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Sometimes I was thrown into NOW Mini Crossword answers of more than one word. Since the grid doesn't space, I occasionally look at a block of letters that doesn't spell a word, and it takes me a minute to figure out. In today's puzzle, that's 4-Down. My mind kept wanting to make it “ESSAY” until I realized there was a space implied between the fourth and fifth letters. Duh. Need help with the Mini Crossword now? Read more. And if you could use some hints and guides for day-to-day solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let's take a look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 16, 2025.
Mini on hints and answers
1 A clue: Square on a wall calendar, or something fun you can put on the calendar
Answer: DATE
5A clue: Social ___
Answer: MEDIA
6 A clue: Little things that chemists study
Answer: ATOMS
7A clue: Only one of the Seven Dwarfs without a beard
Answer: DOPEY
8A clue: Above, in slang
Answer: EXTRA
Mini down hints and answers
1D clue: Time to avoid unhealthy substances
Answer: DETOX
2D clue: Take as self
Answer: ADOPT
3D clue: Function in a Clock app
Answer: TIMER
4D clue: Class you can take to boost your GPA
Answer: EASYA
5D trace: Like a bed with the covers tucked neatly into place
Answer: DONE
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