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I thought my first name, although spelled differently, had been published in the New York Times. Mini crosswords today, but I was wrong. I mean, a four letter word starting with G that means “windy breath”? My name is GAEL, but I thought it must be GALE. I took a little wind in my winds, er, sails, when I discovered the answer was a completely different four-letter G-word. If you’re stuck on any of the clues today, whether or not you think it’s your name, we have the answers. 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 for January 2, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: the wind is blowing
Solution: GUST
5A clue: Newton who introduced the three-body problem
Answer: ISAC
7A Hint: Cuban Dance Style
Solution: RUMBA
8 Hint: It’s time to call the midwife
Answer: WORK
9A clue: Country bordering Vietnam
Answer: LAOS
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: “The ___ with the dragon tattoo”
Answer: GIRL
Clue 2D: Standard restaurant order, with “the”
Answer: USUAL
3D Clue: Afro-Brazilian dance style
Answer: SAMBA
4D Index: Forbidden
Answer: TABOO
Clue 6D: Ford focus?
Answer: CARS
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