Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, January 13, 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 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Internet company that popularized chat rooms
  2. 4.With 7-Across, "Hey, don't blame me!"
  3. 7.See 4-Across
  4. 8.Director of 2026's "The Odyssey"
  5. 9.Marketing creations

DOWN

  1. 1.Lots and lots
  2. 2.[Gulp!]
  3. 3.Signature hit for Eric Clapton
  4. 5.Mushroom-headed character in the Mario games
  5. 6.N.B.A. team from the hottest major city in the United States

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Internet company that popularized chat rooms(AOL)
  2. 4.With 7-Across, "Hey, don't blame me!"(THATS)
  3. 7.See 4-Across(ONYOU)
  4. 8.Director of 2026's "The Odyssey"(NOLAN)
  5. 9.Marketing creations(ADS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Lots and lots(ATON)
  2. 2.[Gulp!](OHNO)
  3. 3.Signature hit for Eric Clapton(LAYLA)
  4. 5.Mushroom-headed character in the Mario games(TOAD)
  5. 6.N.B.A. team from the hottest major city in the United States(SUNS)

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About the Tuesday, January 13, 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 THATS, answering “With 7-Across, "Hey, don't blame me!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.