Mini Answers

NYT Mini Answer for Jan 5, 2026

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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