Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, January 12, 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 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of farmland
  2. 5.Counterpart of "Musical or Comedy" at the Golden Globes
  3. 7.Kind of "touch" that A.I. lacks
  4. 8.Alternative to credit
  5. 9."OMG, that's hilarious"

DOWN

  1. 1.Condition that affects concentration, for short
  2. 2.Willfully causing pain
  3. 3.Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone
  4. 4.One might have a scheduled send time
  5. 6.Aardvark's prey

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, January 12, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Unit of farmland(ACRE)
  2. 5.Counterpart of "Musical or Comedy" at the Golden Globes(DRAMA)
  3. 7.Kind of "touch" that A.I. lacks(HUMAN)
  4. 8.Alternative to credit(DEBIT)
  5. 9."OMG, that's hilarious"(LOL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Condition that affects concentration, for short(ADHD)
  2. 2.Willfully causing pain(CRUEL)
  3. 3.Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone (RAMBO)
  4. 4.One might have a scheduled send time(EMAIL)
  5. 6.Aardvark's prey(ANT)

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About the Monday, January 12, 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 DRAMA, answering “Counterpart of "Musical or Comedy" at the Golden Globes.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.