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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 27, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Bit of clothing for a snowman
Answer: SCARF
6A clue: “___ is just another defense against the universe”: Mel Brooks
Answer: HUMOR
7A clue: Say without saying
Answer: IMPLY
8A clue: River whose basin spans 11 countries
Answer: NILE
9A clue: Opposite of WSW
Answer: ENE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Excel
Answer: SHINE
2D clue: Spice in curry powder
Answer: CUMIN
3D clue: More than enough
Answer: AMPLE
4D clue: Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren
Answer: ROLE
5D clue: Cook in oil
Answer: FRY
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