Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, January 21, 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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.The slightest amount
  2. 5.With 2-Down, intentionally inflammatory posts
  3. 6.Dirty stuff
  4. 8.Five Below or 7-Eleven
  5. 9.Something used to steer a rowboat

DOWN

  1. 1.Sounds from a doggy daycare
  2. 2.See 5-Across
  3. 3.Domed home
  4. 4.Small, colorful fish that's popular in aquariums
  5. 7.2013 film in which Joaquin Phoenix's character falls in love with an A.I. operating system

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.The slightest amount(ABIT)
  2. 5.With 2-Down, intentionally inflammatory posts(RAGE)
  3. 6.Dirty stuff(FILTH)
  4. 8.Five Below or 7-Eleven(STORE)
  5. 9.Something used to steer a rowboat(OAR)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sounds from a doggy daycare(ARFS)
  2. 2.See 5-Across(BAIT)
  3. 3.Domed home(IGLOO)
  4. 4.Small, colorful fish that's popular in aquariums(TETRA)
  5. 7.2013 film in which Joaquin Phoenix's character falls in love with an A.I. operating system(HER)

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About the Wednesday, January 21, 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 FILTH, answering “Dirty stuff.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.