Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints for January 22, 2026
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints for January 22, 2026
If you are looking for the NYT Mini Crossword answers for January 22, 2026, you have come to the right place. We manually solve this 5×5 grid every day to help you finish your puzzle quickly. Below you will find all the verified solutions for today’s across and down clues.
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Key Points About NYT Crossword Puzzle
- Quick Play: The NYT Mini is a 5×5 or 6×6 grid that usually takes less than 2 minutes to solve.
- Free to Play: Unlike the main NYT crossword, you do not need a subscription to play the Mini.
- Wordplay: Even though it is small, it often contains clever puns and contemporary culture references.
Across Clues & Answers
1. When doubled, a breed of dog
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5. With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry’s flavor named for a rock legend
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7. See 5-Across
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8. “Whatever you decide is good with me”
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9. Whispered sound from a test cheater
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Down Clues & Answers
1. Tournament victor
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2. “___ the scoop …”
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3. Killer whales
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4. Place for a bracelet
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5. Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in “Marty Supreme”
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6. “Woo-hoo!”
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Mastering the Art: 8 Steps to Improve
- ✅ 1. Scan for Fill-ins: Start with clues that have blank spaces.
- ✅ 2. Check Crossings: Use the letters you already have to unlock nearby squares.
- ✅ 3. Think Simple: The Mini usually uses common synonyms rather than obscure trivia.
- ✅ 4. Endings Matter: If a clue is plural, the answer almost always ends in ‘S’.
- ✅ 5. Vowel Hunting: Short words with many vowels are your best friends in a tight grid.
- ✅ 6. Don’t Overthink: If a word feels right, put it in and test the crossing words.
- ✅ 7. Daily Practice: The more you play, the more you recognize common ‘crosswordese’ words.
- ✅ 8. Use Our Solver: When you are stuck on the last word, use our home page tool to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions (January 22, 2026)
What time does the NYT Mini update?
The Mini updates every day at 10 PM ET on weekdays and 6 PM ET on weekends.
Are these hints verified for January 22, 2026?
Yes, our editorial team manually solves each puzzle to ensure 100% accuracy.