Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, January 17, 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

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."It's just so-so"
  2. 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter
  3. 6.Ca on the periodic table
  4. 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings
  5. 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker
  6. 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room
  7. 11.Boxing bout enders, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Snail, clam or squid
  2. 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
  3. 3.Tushes
  4. 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
  5. 5.Private teacher
  6. 6.Complain
  7. 7."Dogs are a ___ best friend"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, January 17, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."It's just so-so"(MEH)
  2. 4."Impression, Sunrise" painter(MONET)
  3. 6.Ca on the periodic table(CALCIUM)
  4. 8.City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings(ATLANTA)
  5. 9.Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker(REUNION)
  6. 10.Common wall coverings in a dorm room(POSTERS)
  7. 11.Boxing bout enders, for short(KOS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Snail, clam or squid(MOLLUSK)
  2. 2.2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"(ENCANTO)
  3. 3.Tushes(HEINIES)
  4. 4.San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto(MATEO)
  5. 5.Private teacher(TUTOR)
  6. 6.Complain(CARP)
  7. 7."Dogs are a ___ best friend"(MANS)

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About the Saturday, January 17, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 7 columns, 7 rows, 7 Across clues and 7 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 CALCIUM, answering “Ca on the periodic table.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.