Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, January 15, 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 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Feature of ...
  2. 4.... every clue
  3. 6.Kindle download
  4. 7.Attempt again
  5. 8.Peering pair?

DOWN

  1. 1.Actor Maguire
  2. 2.Jotted (down)
  3. 3.Foul smells
  4. 4.Had been
  5. 5.Rainbow's place

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Feature of ...(TWO)
  2. 4.... every clue(WORDS)
  3. 6.Kindle download(EBOOK)
  4. 7.Attempt again(RETRY)
  5. 8.Peering pair?(EYES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Actor Maguire(TOBEY)
  2. 2.Jotted (down)(WROTE)
  3. 3.Foul smells(ODORS)
  4. 4.Had been(WERE)
  5. 5.Rainbow's place(SKY)

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About the Thursday, January 15, 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 WORDS, answering “... every clue.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.