If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the dailyConnections,Connections Sports Edition,Wordle, andStrandsis a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's TheMini Crossword, too!
Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.
So, if you're working on today's Mini on Sunday,January11, 2026, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!
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Hints for NYT's The Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo —HINT: Starts with the letter "K"
5 Across: Opposite of pro —HINT: Ends with the letter "I"6 Across: Cuddle closely —HINT: Starts with the letter "S"7 Across: Totally awesome, informally —HINT: Ends with the letter "C"8 Across: Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs —HINT: Starts with the letter "W"
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NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Greek "K" —HINT: Ends with the letter "A"
2 Down: How latkes are cooked —HINT: Starts with the letter "I"
3 Down: Keep full, as shelves —HINT: Ends with the letter "K"
4 Down: Moral transgression —HINT: Ends with the letter "N"
6 Down: Use a needle and thread —HINT: Starts with the letter "S"
Answers to NYT's The Mini Crossword for Sunday, January 11, 2026
Don't go any further unless you want to knowexactlywhat the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo —KISS
5 Across: Opposite of pro —ANTI6 Across: Cuddle closely —SPOON7 Across: Totally awesome, informally —EPIC8 Across: Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs —WALK
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Greek "K" —KAPPA
2 Down: How latkes are cooked —INOIL
3 Down: Keep full, as shelves —STOCK
4 Down: Moral transgression —SIN
6 Down: Use a needle and thread —SEW
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