> At a Glance
> – The completed New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan 9, 2026 is now available
> – Across clues included “YOUUP,” “AMPLE,” “KITTS,” “STORK,” and “PAY”
> – Down clues featured “YAKS,” “OMIT,” “UPTOP,” “ULTRA,” and “PESKY”
> – Why it matters: Perfect for puzzle fans who got stuck on today’s tougher Across clues
Need a quick solve for today’s Mini? News Of Los Angeles has the full spoiler list ready.
Across Solutions
The five horizontal answers threw some curveballs this time:
- 1A: The late-night text query → YOUUP
- 6A: Synonym for abundant → AMPLE
- 7A: Caribbean nation split → KITTS
- 8A: Feathered baby courier → STORK
- 9A: Handle the bill → PAY
Down Solutions
Vertical clues were a touch friendlier:
- 1D: Shaggy Himalayan herd → YAKS
- 2D: Leave out → OMIT
- 3D: Celebratory hand-slap → UPTOP
- 4D: UV opener → ULTRA
- 5D: Irritatingly tricky → PESKY
| Clue Direction | Toughest Entry | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Across | 7A Caribbean | KITTS |
| Down | 3D Greeting | UPTOP |
Key Takeaways
- Today’s Across set was the harder half
- All answers are five letters or fewer
- Full grid is live on the NYT games page
Check back tomorrow for the next quick-solve sheet.
