NEW mini crossword answer for January 8, 2025

Mini is a bite-sized version of New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a longer experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, the Mini is a completely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle acts as a speed run test for many who play it.

So when a difficult track disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself overwhelmed by playing The Mini – just like with Wordle and Connections – we’ve got you covered.

Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini Wednesday, January 8, 2025:

Over

Words on the front door of Midvale School for the Gifted, in a famous “Far Side” cartoon

Classic TV team with BA, Faceman, Hannibal and Murdock

MA or MS, but not BA or BS

Like the letter J, alphabetically

Butt, to the British

Down

Food you might cook al dente

Definitely

What the Leaning Tower of Pisa does

Milky coffee order

“I’ve seen better”

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Not the day you’re looking for? Here is the solution to yesterday’s mini crossword.