Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, January 16, 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

Friday, January 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.___ Max
  2. 4.Where Marco Polo is played
  3. 5.Overwhelming amount, metaphorically
  4. 6.Reason for success in games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders
  5. 7."That's just the worst"

DOWN

  1. 1.Liquor, informally
  2. 2.Winner of a Booker prize, fittingly
  3. 3.Antiquated
  4. 4.Give a short promotion for
  5. 5.Winter malady

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, January 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.___ Max(HBO)
  2. 4.Where Marco Polo is played(POOL)
  3. 5.Overwhelming amount, metaphorically(FLOOD)
  4. 6.Reason for success in games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders(LUCK)
  5. 7."That's just the worst"(UGH)

DOWN

  1. 1.Liquor, informally(HOOCH)
  2. 2.Winner of a Booker prize, fittingly(BOOK)
  3. 3.Antiquated(OLD)
  4. 4.Give a short promotion for(PLUG)
  5. 5.Winter malady(FLU)

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About the Friday, January 16, 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 FLOOD, answering “Overwhelming amount, metaphorically.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.