NEW mini crossword answer for January 9, 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 for Thursday, January 9, 2025:

Over

The translation of this English word is “sinister” in Latin

Short role for a big star

Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey

Specific, slangy

The playground retort to “Isn’t!”

Down

High-tech beam

Host with a microphone

Extraordinary achievements

Where most of the body’s organs are located

Musical finale

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