Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, January 26, 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 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Snappy put-down
  2. 5.Power a 6-Across, perhaps
  3. 6.Vehicle subject to a 15 m.p.h. speed limit in New York City, as of 2025
  4. 7.Eco-friendly
  5. 8.Tallies (up)

DOWN

  1. 1.Animal found on the last page of an alphabet book
  2. 2."That was so hilarious," hyperbolically
  3. 3.Without clothing
  4. 4.Secluded valleys
  5. 5.Square ___ in a round hole

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, January 26, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Snappy put-down(ZING)
  2. 5.Power a 6-Across, perhaps(PEDAL)
  3. 6.Vehicle subject to a 15 m.p.h. speed limit in New York City, as of 2025(EBIKE)
  4. 7.Eco-friendly(GREEN)
  5. 8.Tallies (up)(ADDS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Animal found on the last page of an alphabet book(ZEBRA)
  2. 2."That was so hilarious," hyperbolically(IDIED)
  3. 3.Without clothing(NAKED)
  4. 4.Secluded valleys(GLENS)
  5. 5.Square ___ in a round hole(PEG)

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About the Monday, January 26, 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 PEDAL, answering “Power a 6-Across, perhaps.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.