NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 12, 2025: Clues for Sunday’s brain teaser

The NYT Mini Crossword continues to captivate puzzle enthusiasts with its bite-sized yet challenging format.

Designed as a quicker, more accessible version of the New York Times’ iconic Crossword, the Mini has carved out a devoted following over the years.

For those who want to solve today’s Mini puzzle and are seeking assistance, we’ve compiled all the hints and answers for January 12, 2025.

The NYT Mini Crossword

Unlike its larger counterpart, the NYT Mini crossword features a smaller 5x5 grid (sometimes larger on Saturdays) and takes only minutes to solve.

Available for free on the New York Times website and the NYT Games app, the Mini is perfect for a quick mental workout.

However, accessing archived puzzles requires an NYT Games subscription.

Despite its simplicity, the NYT Mini boasts a dedicated fan base, often competing to complete puzzles in record time.

For January 12, 2025, here’s a look at the hints and solutions that may guide solvers through today’s clues, as per a report by Forbes.

Hints for January 12, 2025: NYT Mini Across Clues

1 Across: 2019 flop whose Variety review began "Nine may not be enough lives for some of the stars to live down their involvement in this…" — HINT: Starts with the letter "C."
5 Across: Hawaiian greeting — HINT: Ends with the letter "A."
7 Across: Wrinkle-removing treatment — HINT: Starts with the letter "B."
8 Across: Entanglement — HINT: Ends with the letter "L."
9 Across: Pure joy — HINT: Starts with the letter "G."

Hints for January 12, 2025: NYT Mini Down Clues

1 Down: They're hard to hail in the rain — HINT: Ends with the letter "S."
2 Down: "_____ came a spider / Who sat down beside her…" — HINT: Starts with the letter "A."
3 Down: Sum — HINT: Ends with the letter "L."
4 Down: Place for beachcombing — HINT: Starts with the letter "S."
6 Down: Rod with wheels — HINT: Ends with the letter "E."

Answers to Today’s NYT Mini Crossword

For those ready to verify their guesses or simply looking to solve the puzzle, here are the solutions to today’s NYT Mini Crossword, as mentioned in a report by Parade:

Across Answers

1 Across: CATS – Referring to the infamous 2019 movie flop.
5 Across: ALOHA – The Hawaiian word for both "hello" and "goodbye."
7 Across: BOTOX – A popular wrinkle-removing treatment.
8 Across: SNARL – A term for an entanglement or tangle.
9 Across: GLEE – Pure joy or happiness.

Down Answers

1 Down: CABS – Often difficult to hail in the rain.
2 Down: ALONG – A word from the nursery rhyme “Little Miss Muffet.”
3 Down: TOTAL – A sum or aggregate.
4 Down: SHORE – A place commonly associated with beachcombing.
6 Down: AXLE – A rod with wheels attached.

FAQs

Do NYT crosswords have themes?

Every Sunday through Thursday, the NYT Crossword features a theme that ties together the puzzle's longest answers.

How do you find the theme of a crossword puzzle?

The theme of a crossword is usually unveiled through its longest answers.