Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, January 27, 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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman
  2. 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks
  3. 7.Say without saying
  4. 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries
  5. 9.Opposite of WSW

DOWN

  1. 1.Excel
  2. 2.Spice in curry powder
  3. 3.More than enough
  4. 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren
  5. 5.Cook in oil

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bit of clothing for a snowman(SCARF)
  2. 6."___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks(HUMOR)
  3. 7.Say without saying(IMPLY)
  4. 8.River whose basin spans 11 countries(NILE)
  5. 9.Opposite of WSW(ENE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Excel(SHINE)
  2. 2.Spice in curry powder(CUMIN)
  3. 3.More than enough(AMPLE)
  4. 4.Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren(ROLE)
  5. 5.Cook in oil(FRY)

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About the Tuesday, January 27, 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 SCARF, answering “Bit of clothing for a snowman.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.