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Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I sure did. I did not understand the first two Across clues. What you need to do is read the clue for 1-Across and then the clue for 4-Across together. Then, those two answers go together. Still confused? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT MIni Crossword puzzle for Jan. 15, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Feature of …
Answer: TWO
4A clue: … every clue
Answer: WORDS
(“Feature of every clue,” meaning that all the clues in today’s Mini Crossword consist of two words. And they do, but I found this clue pairing really confusing.)
6A clue: Kindle download
Answer: EBOOK
7A clue: Attempt again
Answer: RETRY
8A clue: Peering pair?
Answer: EYES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Actor Maguire
Answer: TOBEY
2D clue: Jotted (down)
Answer: WROTE
3D clue: Foul smells
Answer: ODORS
4D clue: Had been
Answer: WERE
5D clue: Rainbow’s place
Answer: SKY
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