Looking for the Today’s (Sunday) NYT Mini Crossword Answers? Don’t worry, we have got you covered! Here are the answers to all the hints, clues and solutions for the puzzle on January 11, 2026.
NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Hints for Today January 11, 2026
Here are the NYT Mini Across and Down Crossword clues, hints and answers for Today, Sunday, 11 January 2026):
NYT Mini Across Clues and Answers
| Number | Clue | Answer |
| 1A | Streak of lightning | BOLT |
| 5A | Flowers with ‘tiger’ and ‘trumpet’ varieties | LILIES |
| 7A | Surface to stretch on | YOGAMAT |
| 8A | Condition treated with ERP therapy, for short | OCD |
| 9A | ‘Rocks,’ to a bartender | ICE |
| 10A | ‘Wait, seriously?!’ | WHATTHE |
| 12A | Actress with a record 21 Oscar nominations | STREEP |
| 13A | Assists | AIDS |
NYT Mini Down Clues and Answers
| Number | Clue | Answer |
| 1D | Information sets used in machine learning | BIGDATA |
| 2D | Portuguese greeting | OLA |
| 3D | Not infinite | LIMITED |
| 4D | Shows the ropes to | TEACHES |
| 5D | Scottish bodies of water | LOCHS |
| 6D | Like some prices and roller coaster drops | STEEP |
| 7D | ‘That really hurts!’ | YOW |
| 11D | Prefix with -ceratops | TRI |
What is the NYT Mini Crossword?
Mini Crossword is a smaller and faster version of the New York Times (NYT) crossword puzzle. It’s designed for a fast mental workout and typically takes only a few minutes to complete. The daily puzzle- Tuesday to Saturday is released every day midnight at 10:00 PM EST. Sunday and Monday puzzles are available at 6:00 PM EST.
How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword
- Look for common phrases & abbreviations – Frequently appear in Mini Crossword clues.
- Pay close attention to the word length – Shorter answers often narrow down possible solutions quickly.
- Start with the easiest clues first – One right answer can unlock multiple intersecting words.
- Use crossing letters for your advantage – Helping confirm tricky clues/hints faster.
Using the given solving tips, you can improve accuracy, save time, and enjoy completing the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle daily.
Feature Image credits: The New York Times
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