The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 15th has been solved. If you struggled with today’s puzzle, here’s a breakdown of the answers, designed to help you understand the logic behind the clues.
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Feature of… Answer: TWO
- 4A: …every clue Answer: WORDS
The puzzle used a trick by pairing clues together: the answer to 1-Across and 4-Across combine to describe a feature of every clue in the puzzle. All clues are two words long.
- 6A: Kindle download Answer: EBOOK
- 7A: Attempt again Answer: RETRY
- 8A: Peering pair? Answer: EYES
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Actor Maguire Answer: TOBEY
- 2D: Jotted (down) Answer: WROTE
- 3D: Foul smells Answer: ODORS
- 4D: Had been Answer: WERE
- 5D: Rainbow’s place Answer: SKY
For more daily puzzle solutions, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, check out CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. The Mini Crossword often uses clever wording, so don’t be discouraged if some clues seem tricky.
Solving these puzzles daily sharpens your vocabulary and mental agility. If you’re looking for a quick mental challenge, the NYT Mini Crossword is a great option.
