Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.When doubled, a breed of dog
  2. 5.With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry's flavor named for a rock legend
  3. 7.See 5-Across
  4. 8."Whatever you decide is good with me"
  5. 9.Whispered sound from a test cheater

DOWN

  1. 1.Tournament victor
  2. 2."___ the scoop ..."
  3. 3.Killer whales
  4. 4.Place for a bracelet
  5. 5.Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in "Marty Supreme"
  6. 6."Woo-hoo!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.When doubled, a breed of dog(CHOW)
  2. 5.With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry's flavor named for a rock legend(CHERRY)
  3. 7.See 5-Across(GARCIA)
  4. 8."Whatever you decide is good with me"(IMEASY)
  5. 9.Whispered sound from a test cheater(PSST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tournament victor(CHAMP)
  2. 2."___ the scoop ..."(HERES)
  3. 3.Killer whales(ORCAS)
  4. 4.Place for a bracelet(WRIST)
  5. 5.Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in "Marty Supreme"(CGI)
  6. 6."Woo-hoo!"(YAY)

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About the Thursday, January 22, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 CHERRY, answering “With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry's flavor named for a rock legend.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.