If you’re like me, the day isn’t over until I finish all of the New York Times’ free word games. Working on daily connections, words and strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And let’s not forget the NYT mini crossword puzzle!

Although the NYT is known for The Crossword, a larger puzzle for paying subscribers, The Mini also has a large following.

If you are working on today’s mini on Saturday, January 11, 2025 and need help (I was there), get ready to read the hints and solutions for each line. We first divided them into clues for the words Across and Down, followed by Across Answers and Down Answers. So be careful if you want to avoid spoilers while scrolling!

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Clues for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Saturday January 11, 2025

Here you will find additional clues for each word in today’s mini crossword puzzle.

NYT Mini Across Notes

1 transverse: lightning bolt – TIP: It starts with the letter “B”

5 Across: Flowers with the varieties “Tiger” and “Trumpet” — TIP: It ends with the letter “S”

7 Across: surface for stretching – TIP: It starts with the letter “Y”

8 Across: Condition treated with exposure and response prevention therapy, in short – TIP: It ends with the letter “D”

9 Opposite: “Rocks”, to a bartender – TIP: It starts with the letter “I”

10 Across: “Wait, seriously?!” — TIP: It ends with the letter “E”

12 Across: Actress with a record number of Oscar nominations (21) — TIP: It starts with the letter “S”

13 Across: Assists – TIP: It ends with the letter “S”

NYT Mini Down Tips

1 Below: Sets of information used together in machine learning and predictive analysis – TIP: It starts with the letter “B”

2 Below: Portuguese greeting – TIP: It ends with the letter “A”

3 Down: Not infinite – TIP: It starts with the letter “L”

4 Down: Shows the ropes to – TIP: It ends with the letter “S”

5 Below: Scottish Waters – TIP: It starts with the letter “L”

6 Down: Like some prices and roller coaster declines – TIP: It ends with the letter “P”

7 Down: “That Really hurts!” – TIP: It starts with the letter “Y”

11 Down: Prefix with -ceratops — TIP: It ends with the letter “I”

NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Answers for Saturday January 11, 2025

Don’t go any further unless you want to know Exactly Which words are correct in today’s mini crossword puzzle?

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 transverse: lightning bolt – BOLT

5 Across: Flowers with the varieties “Tiger” and “Trumpet” — LILIES

7 Across: surface for stretching – YOGA MAT

8 Across: Condition treated with exposure and response prevention therapy, in short – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

9 Opposite: “Rocks”, to a bartender – ICE

10 Across: “Wait, seriously?!” — WHAT THE

12 Across: Actress with a record number of Oscar nominations (21) — STREEP

13 Across: Assists – AIDS

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Below: Sets of information used together in machine learning and predictive analysis – BIG DATA

2 Below: Portuguese greeting – OLA

3 Down: Not infinite – LIMITED

4 Down: Shows the ropes to – TEACHES

5 Below: Scottish Waters – HOLES

6 Down: Like some prices and roller coaster declines – STEEP

7 Down: “That Really hurts!” – YOW

11 Down: Prefix with -ceratops — TRI

That’s it! How quickly were you able to finish today’s mini?!

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