Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, January 6, 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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.When pigs fly
  2. 6.Courtroom excuse
  3. 7."That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!")
  4. 8.Cash register compartment
  5. 9.She, in French

DOWN

  1. 1.Catch, as a crook
  2. 2.Designation for prolific Yelp reviewers
  3. 3.Candlelight ___ (solemn observance)
  4. 4.Online invoice
  5. 5.Piece of equipment in a Winter Olympics biathlon

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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2E
3V
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5R
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.When pigs fly(NEVER)
  2. 6.Courtroom excuse(ALIBI)
  3. 7."That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!")(BIGIF)
  4. 8.Cash register compartment(TILL)
  5. 9.She, in French(ELLE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Catch, as a crook(NAB)
  2. 2.Designation for prolific Yelp reviewers(ELITE)
  3. 3.Candlelight ___ (solemn observance)(VIGIL)
  4. 4.Online invoice(EBILL)
  5. 5.Piece of equipment in a Winter Olympics biathlon(RIFLE)

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About the Tuesday, January 6, 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 NEVER, answering “When pigs fly.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.