Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Employees, collectively
  2. 6.The "L" of TTYL
  3. 7.Slowly lessen, as political support
  4. 8.Dunkin' offering
  5. 9.Tricky things to navigate with a stroller

DOWN

  1. 1.Toys that go on the decline in winter?
  2. 2.Set of fortunetelling cards
  3. 3.Make amends
  4. 4.Out of patience
  5. 5.Guitar bars

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Employees, collectively(STAFF)
  2. 6.The "L" of TTYL(LATER)
  3. 7.Slowly lessen, as political support(ERODE)
  4. 8.Dunkin' offering(DONUT)
  5. 9.Tricky things to navigate with a stroller(STEPS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Toys that go on the decline in winter?(SLEDS)
  2. 2.Set of fortunetelling cards(TAROT)
  3. 3.Make amends(ATONE)
  4. 4.Out of patience(FEDUP)
  5. 5.Guitar bars(FRETS)

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About the Thursday, January 29, 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 STAFF, answering “Employees, collectively.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.