Wondering who the Impression, Sunrise painter is? Not sure in which reality show episode cast members gather again to bicker? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with hints and the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Here is the first letter for each answer, and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Saturday, January 17:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: “It’s just so-so” – M
4 Across: Impression, Sunrise painter – M
6 Across: Ca on the periodic table – C
8 Across: City that’s famous for its lemon pepper wings – A
9 Across: Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker – R
10 Across: Common wall coverings in a dorm room – P
11 Across: Boxing bout enders, for short – K
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Snail, clam or squid – M
2 Down: 2021 Disney movie with the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – E
3 Down: Tushes – H
4 Down: San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto – M
5 Down: Private teacher – T
6 Down: Complain – C
7 Down: “Dogs are a ___ best friend” – M
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: “It’s just so-so” – MEH
4 Across: Impression, Sunrise painter – MONET
6 Across: Ca on the periodic table – CALCIUM
8 Across: City that’s famous for its lemon pepper wings – ATLANTA
9 Across: Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker – REUNION
10 Across: Common wall coverings in a dorm room – POSTERS
11 Across: Boxing bout enders, for short – KOS
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Snail, clam or squid – MOLLUSK
2 Down: 2021 Disney movie with the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – ENCANTO
3 Down: Tushes – HEINIES
4 Down: San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto – MATEO
5 Down: Private teacher – TUTOR
6 Down: Complain – CARP
7 Down: “Dogs are a ___ best friend” – MAN’S
It took me 1:00 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tojmorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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