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I usually hate it when a crossword game offers a clue where the only clue is something like “partner of 1 Across.” Listen, editors, if I haven’t responded to 1 Across yet, I can’t get the new response. But in the NYT Mini Crossword today the two paired answers, 1 Across and 1 Down, were pretty easy. Still, if you need help with today’s mini crosswords, keep reading. And if you could use some tips and advice to solve your daily problems, check out our Mini Crossword Tips.
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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.
The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by January 14, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: “vertically contested”
Answer: SHORT
6A clue: “I am ___, hear me roar!”
Answer: WOMAN
7A clue: vote for a position
Answer: ELECT
8 A Hint: Like A Daring Haircut Or Piercing
Answer: EDGY
9A clue: Org. it might make you take your laptop out of your suitcase
Answer: TSA
Mini-clues and answers
1D Index: Partner of 1-Across
Answer: SOFT
Clue 2D: Half Nelson and Cobra cover, fighting
Solution: HOLDS
3D Clue: Lowest member of the wolf pack
Solution: ALPHA
4D Index: Risky
Solution: RACY
Index 5D: Explosive initially used as a yellow dye
Answer: TNT
How to play more mini crosswords
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