Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, January 8, 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

Thursday, January 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Donate
  2. 5.Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch
  3. 6.Tidbit of information
  4. 7.Prone to daydreaming
  5. 8.Athletic shorts fabric

DOWN

  1. 1.Flavor of a purple lollipop
  2. 2.Greek letter I's
  3. 3.Go to bat (for)
  4. 4.Award with Daytime and Primetime categories
  5. 5.Erotic practice in "Fifty Shades of Grey," for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Donate(GIVE)
  2. 5.Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch(BROOM)
  3. 6.Tidbit of information(DATUM)
  4. 7.Prone to daydreaming(SPACY)
  5. 8.Athletic shorts fabric(MESH)

DOWN

  1. 1.Flavor of a purple lollipop(GRAPE)
  2. 2.Greek letter I's(IOTAS)
  3. 3.Go to bat (for)(VOUCH)
  4. 4.Award with Daytime and Primetime categories(EMMY)
  5. 5.Erotic practice in "Fifty Shades of Grey," for short(BDSM)

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About the Thursday, January 8, 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 BROOM, answering “Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.