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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword begins by asking for the name of an iconic actor who’s 99 years old and has appeared in numerous wonderful movies and shows. He has a two-part last name, so the first part is the answer for 1-Across, and the second part is the answer for 9-across. (If you don’t know who he is, think of Disney’s favorite chimney sweep.) Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? 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. 19, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: With 9-Across, Dick who starred in a Coldplay music video released on his 99th birthday in December 2024
Answer: VAN
4A clue: Turn away, as one’s gaze
Answer: AVERT
7A clue: Seattle’s Space Needle, for one
Answer: TOWER
8A clue: “Ah, gotcha”
Answer: ISEE
9A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: DYKE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tank in a factory
Answer: VAT
2D clue: Steer clear of
Answer: AVOID
3D clue: Filled with the latest gossip
Answer: NEWSY
5D clue: Smell *terrible*
Answer: REEK
6D clue: Stereotypically simple role in a school play
Answer: TREE
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