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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 30, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Top Gear” channel
Answer: BBC
4A clue: Announcement that causes groans among travelers
Answer: DELAY
6A clue: Middle of a drum kit, typically
Answer: SNARE
7A clue: Political staffers
Answer: AIDES
8A clue: Bottom line figure
Answer: NET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: French-speaking nation in West Africa
Answer: BENIN
2D clue: Sharp part of a sword
Answer: BLADE
3D clue: This text mark: ^
Answer: CARET
4D clue: Left-leaning political org.
Answer: DSA
5D clue: “Right you are!”
Answer: YES
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