Today’s NEW mini crossword answer for January 20

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It helps to know at least one word of Spanish to solve today’s NEW mini crossword. But if you don’t, the other answers will help you fill in those squares. Need more 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.

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

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The finished NEW mini crossword for January 20, 2025.

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Mini across clues and answers

1 A hint: Button whose icon is a triangle over a rectangle
Answer: EJECT

6 A clue: Only primate species can have blue eyes, except humans
Answer: LEMUR

7 A clue: “Of course,” in Spanish
Answer: CLARO

8A clue: Star-studded group
Answer: ALIST

9A clue: Classic fixture outside a barbershop
Answer: POLES

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Famous Yosemite landmark, familiar
Answer: ELCAP

2D clue: What shakes after it is set
Answer: JELLO

3D clue: You can end up with “Best,”
Answer: EMAIL

5D clue: “$%@!,” e.g
Answer: CURSE

6D clue: Jogging gait
Answer: TROT

How to play multiple mini crosswords

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