Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, January 5, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, January 5, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Now I get it!"
  2. 4.Benoit ___, detective in the "Knives Out" films
  3. 6.Give one's two cents
  4. 7.Time difference between the East and West Coast, in hours
  5. 8.Pirate's assent

DOWN

  1. 1.Generation after Gen Z
  2. 2.In need of a shave
  3. 3."Bonne ___!" ("Happy New Year!," in French)
  4. 4.Many a social media antagonist, sadly
  5. 5.First in "class"?

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, January 5, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Now I get it!"(AHA)
  2. 4.Benoit ___, detective in the "Knives Out" films(BLANC)
  3. 6.Give one's two cents(OPINE)
  4. 7.Time difference between the East and West Coast, in hours(THREE)
  5. 8.Pirate's assent(AYE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Generation after Gen Z(ALPHA)
  2. 2.In need of a shave(HAIRY)
  3. 3."Bonne ___!" ("Happy New Year!," in French)(ANNEE)
  4. 4.Many a social media antagonist, sadly(BOT)
  5. 5.First in "class"?(CEE)

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About the Monday, January 5, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is BLANC, answering “Benoit ___, detective in the "Knives Out" films.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.