If you are anything like me, your day may not feel complete until you have tackled all the free word games offered by the New York Times. For many of us, working through the daily puzzles such as Connections, Wordle, and Strands has become a cherished ritual. And let’s not overlook the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, which has garnered its own dedicated fan base.
While the NYT is renowned for its main crossword, a larger puzzle reserved for paid subscribers, The Mini holds its own appeal among enthusiasts. If you find yourself grappling with today’s Mini puzzle on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and could use a helping hand (we’ve all been there), you’re in the right place to uncover clues and solutions for each entry. We’ve organized them by providing hints for both “Across” and “Down” words initially, followed by the corresponding answers, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers as you navigate through!
Additional Clues for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025:
NYT Mini Across Hints:
1 Across: 2019 flop whose Variety review began “Nine may not be enough lives for some of the stars to live down their involvement in this…”
– HINT: It starts with the letter “C”
5 Across: Hawaiian greeting
– HINT: It ends with the letter “A”
7 Across: Wrinkle-removing treatment
– HINT: It starts with the letter “B”
8 Across: Entanglement
– HINT: It ends with the letter “L”
9 Across: Pure joy
– HINT: It starts with the letter “G”
NYT Mini Down Hints:
1 Down: They’re hard to hail in the rain
– HINT: It ends with the letter “S”
2 Down: “_____ came a spider / Who sat down beside her…”
– HINT: It starts with the letter “A”
3 Down: Sum
– HINT: It ends with the letter “L”
4 Down: Place for beachcombing
– HINT: It starts with the letter “S”
6 Down: Rod with wheels
– HINT: It ends with the letter “E”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Sunday, January 12, 2025:
NYT Mini Across Answers:
1 Across: 2019 flop whose Variety review began “Nine may not be enough lives for some of the stars to live down their involvement in this…”
– CATS
5 Across: Hawaiian greeting
– ALOHA
7 Across: Wrinkle-removing treatment
– BOTOX
8 Across: Entanglement
– SNARL
9 Across: Pure joy
– GLEE
