New York Times Mini Crossword: See clues and answers for January 9 puzzle

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a popular part of the Times' games collection. It offers brief and engaging puzzles that many enjoy solving daily. This story provides answers to the Mini Crossword for January 9.

How to Access Mini Crossword?

The Mini Crossword is available on the New York Times Games platform. Players can enjoy the current day’s puzzle for free. However, older Mini Crosswords in the archives require a subscription. The Games section also offers other puzzles, but not all are freely accessible.

January 9 Mini Crossword Answers

Below are the clues and answers for today’s puzzle.


Across Clues and Answers

1A: The translation of this English word is "sinister" in Latin.
Answer: LEFT
5A: Brief role for a big star.
Answer: CAMEO
6A: Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey.
Answer: OSCAR
7A: Specifics, slangily.
Answer: DEETS
8A: Playground retort to "Am not!"
Answer: ARESO

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Down Clues and Answers

1D: High-tech beam.
Answer: LASER
2D: Host with a microphone.
Answer: EMCEE
3D: Extraordinary achievements.
Answer: FEATS
4D: Where most of the body's organs are located.
Answer: TORSO
5D: Musical finale.
Answer: CODA

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While the current puzzle is free, the archived puzzles require a subscription. Subscribing grants access to a large number of crossword games and puzzles.

FAQs

How can I play the Mini Crossword for free?
The daily Mini Crossword is accessible for free on the New York Times Games platform.

Do I need a subscription to play older Mini Crosswords?
Yes, a subscription is needed to access archived Mini Crossword puzzles.