At a Glance
- The Jan. 10, 2026 New York Times Mini Crossword is the longest and toughest of the week
- All 16 clues and answers are now available for solvers who need help
- Puzzle includes tricky clues like “This clue number ÷ 9” and “Classic internet prank”
- Why it matters: Struggling solvers can now check their work and learn from the toughest Mini puzzle of the week
The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 10, 2026 has been labeled the longest and most challenging puzzle of the week, with all answers now revealed for players seeking help or verification.
Across Answers
The horizontal clues featured several clever wordplays and cultural references:
- 1A: Pieces of legislation → ACTS
- 5A: Like blue whales and the Burj Khalifa → BIG
- 8A: Cuisine with tom yum soup → THAI
- 9A: This clue number ÷ 9 → ONE
- 10A: Classic internet prank → RICKROLL
- 12A: Ranked above all others → ATTHETOP
- 13A: “What was ___ was saying?” → ITI
- 14A: This clue number – 9 → FIVE
- 15A: Home of MoMA → NYC
- 16A: Read receipt below an Instagram message → SEEN
Down Answers
The vertical clues included transportation, culture, and everyday objects:
- 1D: Alphabetically first subway line in 15-Across → ATRAIN
- 2D: Either blank of “___ ___ Bang Bang” → CHITTY
- 3D: Bit of strategy → TACTIC
- 4D: Religious wearer of a turban known as a dastar → SIKH
- 5D: Baby’s knitted shoe → BOOTIE
- 6D: Smitten → INLOVE
- 7D: Writer’s alternative to a ballpoint → GELPEN
- 11D: Often-heckled sports figures → REFS
Key Takeaways
- The puzzle contained 16 total clues-more than typical Mini Crosswords
- Several clues required mathematical thinking (dividing and subtracting clue numbers)
- Cultural references ranged from Thai cuisine to internet memes like Rickrolling
- News Of Los Angeles provides daily answers for NYT puzzles including Wordle, Connections, and Strands
With these answers, solvers can now check their work on what’s been called the week’s most challenging Mini Crossword.
