The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 16th has been solved. For those seeking assistance with today’s puzzle – or daily NYT games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections – solutions are provided below.
The Mini Crossword proved to be particularly challenging today, with several deceptive clues. The answers, however, have been verified for accuracy.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: ___ Max. Answer: HBO
- 4A: Where Marco Polo is played. Answer: POOL
- 5A: Overwhelming amount, metaphorically. Answer: FLOOD
- 6A: Reason for success in games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders. Answer: LUCK
- 7A: “That’s just the worst”. Answer: UGH
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: Liquor, informally. Answer: HOOCH
- 2D: Winner of a Booker prize, fittingly. Answer: BOOK
- 3D: Antiquated. Answer: OLD
- 4D: Give a short promotion for. Answer: PLUG
- 5D: Winter malady. Answer: FLU
Daily NYT puzzles, while seemingly trivial, offer a mental exercise for millions. Their consistent difficulty and wordplay provide a unique form of entertainment and cognitive stimulation.
