Today’s NEW mini crossword answer for January 7

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So the very first clue today caught my eye. Do … other people know what Man in Business Suit Levitating is? I had no idea. A Salvador Dalí painting? A Wes Anderson movie? An obscure novel translated from French? At least I know NOW. But it definitely slowed me down today. Need help with today’s mini crossword? Read on. And if you could use some tips and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Tips.

Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ game collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, visit CNET’s NYT puzzle page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get into the mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1 A clue: Man in suit floating, for one
Answer: EMOJI

6 A hint: Took a nap
Answer: CANNED

7A clue: Flying solo
Answer: ALONE

8A clue: Graphic novel style of “One Piece”, the best seller of its kind
Answer: MANGA

9 A clue: Real
Answer: RIGHT

Mini down clues and answers

1D Clue: Dutch cheese that is “made backwards”, according to a joke
Answer: EDAM

2D clue: Grinding tooth
Answer: MOLAR

3D Clue: Gas made of three oxygen atoms
Answer: OZONE

4D clue: Game that can end if you accidentally bump the table
Answer: JENGA

5D Clue: As the best case scenario
Answer: IDEAL

How to play multiple mini crosswords

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