Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, January 7, 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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Planning to, informally
  2. 6.___ tolls (GPS setting)
  3. 7.Pulsed quickly, as the heart
  4. 8.Draw an outline of
  5. 9.Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport

DOWN

  1. 1.Wayne's sidekick in "Wayne's World"
  2. 2.Egg-producing organ
  3. 3."I'm serious!," in slang
  4. 4.Sister's daughter
  5. 5.Snake that sounds like it would be good at math?

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Planning to, informally(GONNA)
  2. 6.___ tolls (GPS setting)(AVOID)
  3. 7.Pulsed quickly, as the heart(RACED)
  4. 8.Draw an outline of(TRACE)
  5. 9.Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport(HYPER)

DOWN

  1. 1.Wayne's sidekick in "Wayne's World"(GARTH)
  2. 2.Egg-producing organ(OVARY)
  3. 3."I'm serious!," in slang(NOCAP)
  4. 4.Sister's daughter(NIECE)
  5. 5.Snake that sounds like it would be good at math?(ADDER)

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About the Wednesday, January 7, 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 GONNA, answering “Planning to, informally.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.