Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, January 19, 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 19, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Crab's grabber
  2. 5."Giant" fruit in a Roald Dahl novel
  3. 6.Prefix similar to mega-
  4. 7.Fast and nimble
  5. 8."Fantastic" animal in a Roald Dahl novel

DOWN

  1. 1.Large stringed instrument
  2. 2.Balloon material
  3. 3.1/640th of a square mile
  4. 4.Just ___ the doctor ordered
  5. 5.Small bit of wind

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, January 19, 2026

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2L
3A
4W
5P
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6U
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7F
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8F
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Crab's grabber(CLAW)
  2. 5."Giant" fruit in a Roald Dahl novel(PEACH)
  3. 6.Prefix similar to mega-(ULTRA)
  4. 7.Fast and nimble(FLEET)
  5. 8."Fantastic" animal in a Roald Dahl novel(FOX)

DOWN

  1. 1.Large stringed instrument(CELLO)
  2. 2.Balloon material(LATEX)
  3. 3.1/640th of a square mile(ACRE)
  4. 4.Just ___ the doctor ordered(WHAT)
  5. 5.Small bit of wind(PUFF)

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About the Monday, January 19, 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 PEACH, answering “"Giant" fruit in a Roald Dahl novel.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.