Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 12

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I would just like to say that 8 Across is not SNARE, and thinking it was set me way back on today’s NYT Mini Crossword. Also, for 6 Down, think of how that word is spelled when refering to cars, not figure skating. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: 2019 flop whose Variety review began “Nine may not be enough lives for some of the stars to live down their involvement in this
Answer: CATS

5A clue: Hawaiian greeting
Answer: ALOHA

7A clue: Wrinkle-removing treatment
Answer: BOTOX

8A clue: Entanglement
Answer: SNARL

9A clue: Pure joy
Answer: GLEE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: They’re hard to hail in the rain
Answer: CABS

2D clue: “___ came a spider / Who sat down beside her …”
Answer: ALONG

3D clue: Sum
Answer: TOTAL

4D clue: Place for beachcombing
Answer: SHORE

6D clue: Rod with wheels
Answer: AXLE

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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