The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘adored daily crossword puzzle. While The Crossword is a longer experience that requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini is a completely different atmosphere.

Since there are only a handful of clues to solve, the daily puzzle doubles as a quick-run test for many who play it.

So when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you’re stumped while playing The Mini – similar to Wordle and Connections – we’ve got you covered.

Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, January 9, 2025:

Over

The translation of this English word is “sinister” in Latin.

Short role for a big star

Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey

Details, colloquially

Playground response to “I’m not!”

Down

High-tech carrier

Moderator with microphone

Exceptional achievements

This is where most of the body’s organs are located

Musical graduation

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Do you also play NYT Strands? Check out clues and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re looking for? Here is the solution to yesterday’s mini crossword puzzle.