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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024:
Across
How some people like their coffee
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The answer is black.
Book that begins “In the beginning …”
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The answer is Bible.
Curl up and cuddle
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The answer is spoon.
College consortium with campuses in Buffalo and Binghamton, for short
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The answer is SUNY.
Drink that’s steeped
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The answer is tea.
Down
Small gun pellets
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The answer is BBs.
Where to apply chapstick
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The answer is lips.
Header above a LinkedIn bio
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The answer is about.
Personal copy?
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The answer is clone.
Country whose national language is Swahili
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The answer is Kenya.
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