Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, January 30, 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 30, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Top Gear" channel
  2. 4.Announcement that causes groans among travelers
  3. 6.Middle of a drum kit, typically
  4. 7.Political staffers
  5. 8.Bottom line figure

DOWN

  1. 1.French-speaking nation in West Africa
  2. 2.Sharp part of a sword
  3. 3.This text mark: ^
  4. 4.Left-leaning political org.
  5. 5."Right you are!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, January 30, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Top Gear" channel(BBC)
  2. 4.Announcement that causes groans among travelers(DELAY)
  3. 6.Middle of a drum kit, typically(SNARE)
  4. 7.Political staffers(AIDES)
  5. 8.Bottom line figure(NET)

DOWN

  1. 1.French-speaking nation in West Africa(BENIN)
  2. 2.Sharp part of a sword(BLADE)
  3. 3.This text mark: ^(CARET)
  4. 4.Left-leaning political org.(DSA)
  5. 5."Right you are!"(YES)

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About the Friday, January 30, 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 DELAY, answering “Announcement that causes groans among travelers.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.