Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, January 23, 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 23, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Attach, as one plant to another
  2. 6.Email button with a backward-facing arrow
  3. 7.Make very excited
  4. 8.Two-time Best Actor nominee Nick
  5. 9.Total dork

DOWN

  1. 1.Word that can precede piano, total or staircase
  2. 2.Cut again, as a lawn
  3. 3.Company whose logo has a bite taken out of it
  4. 4.Champagne glass
  5. 5.Laid-back kind of personality

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, January 23, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Attach, as one plant to another(GRAFT)
  2. 6.Email button with a backward-facing arrow(REPLY)
  3. 7.Make very excited(AMPUP)
  4. 8.Two-time Best Actor nominee Nick(NOLTE)
  5. 9.Total dork(DWEEB)

DOWN

  1. 1.Word that can precede piano, total or staircase(GRAND)
  2. 2.Cut again, as a lawn(REMOW)
  3. 3.Company whose logo has a bite taken out of it(APPLE)
  4. 4.Champagne glass(FLUTE)
  5. 5.Laid-back kind of personality(TYPEB)

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About the Friday, January 23, 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 GRAFT, answering “Attach, as one plant to another.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.