The January 12, 2026 New York Times Mini Crossword is now solved. Ethan R. Coleman reported the full grid for News Of Losangeles readers who want to check their work or finish a stubborn corner.
At a Glance
- All 10 clues and answers are confirmed for the Jan. 12, 2026 Mini.
- Theme-free grid mixes everyday vocab with a dash of pop-culture.
- Why it matters: Casual solvers can keep streaks alive without burning hints.
Across Answers
1A ACRE – Unit of farmland
5A DRAMA – Counterpart of “Musical or Comedy” at the Golden Globes
7A HUMAN – Kind of “touch” that A.I. lacks
8A DEBIT – Alternative to credit
9A LOL – “OMG, that’s hilarious”
Down Answers
1D ADHD – Condition that affects concentration, for short
2D CRUEL – Willfully causing pain
3D RAMBO – Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone
4D EMAIL – One might have a scheduled send time
6D ANT – Aardvark’s prey
Solving Snapshot
The grid is a standard 5×5. No repeated letters, no rebus squares. The longest entries are five letters, keeping the solve quick-perfect for a coffee-break brain boost.
Where to Play Next
Today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands solutions are also posted on News Of Losangeles‘s dedicated puzzle page. Add the site as a preferred Google source to catch every daily update.
