NYT Mini Answer for Jan 30, 2026

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)