Wordle, the viral word puzzle loved by millions, and the New York Times Mini Crossword continue to delight puzzle enthusiasts. Known for its quick-solve format, the Mini presents users with daily challenges, with today’s clues and answers offering another session of puzzles.

Wordle, the popular word puzzle game that has captivated millions of people around the world, continues to captivate players with its deceptively simple yet intellectually stimulating format. Originally created by Josh Wardle, Wordle is now part of The New York Times (NYT) puzzle collection and offers users a daily challenge to solve a five-letter word in six tries. For those who find today’s puzzle particularly tricky, hints, clues and the solution are available.

For many, completing the NYT range of word games, including Wordle, Connections and Strands, has become a treasured daily ritual. Among these, “The Mini Crossword” holds a special place for puzzle enthusiasts. While The Crossword remains the NYT’s flagship offering for paying subscribers, its smaller counterpart, The Mini, has gained a loyal following due to its accessible and quick-solve format.

If you are tackling today’s mini crossword puzzle for Thursday January 9, 2025 and need help then don’t worry. Below you will find clues and solutions, clearly categorized for the words “Across” and “Down”. Be careful when scrolling if you want to avoid spoilers.

Clues for NYT’s The Mini Crossword (January 9, 2025)

About Notes:

1. The translation of this English word is “sinister” in Latin – TIP: Starts with “L”
2. Short role for a big star – TIP: Ends with “O”
3. Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey – TIP: Starts with “O”
4. Special features, colloquial – TIP: Ends with “S”
5. Playground response to “I’m not!” – TIP: Starts with “A”

Down tips:

1. High-tech carrier – TIP: Ends with “R”
2. Moderator with microphone – TIP: Starts with “E”
3. Exceptional achievements – TIP: Ends with “S”
4. Where most of the body’s organs are located – TIP: Starts with “T”
5. Musical conclusion – TIP: Ends with “A”

Answers to the NYT mini crossword puzzle

Across Answers:

1. LEFT – The Latin translation of “uncanny”.
2. CAMEO – A short role for a big star.
3. OSCAR – The Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey.
4. DEETS – Slang for details.
5. ARE SO – A playground retort to “I’m not!”

Down answers:

1. LASER – A high-tech beam.
2. EMCEE – A presenter with a microphone.
3. FEATS – Exceptional achievements.
4. TORSO – The area where most of the body’s organs are located.
5. CODA – A musical conclusion.

How to play Wordle

For those new to Wordle, the gameplay is simple yet addictive. Every day, players must guess a new five-letter word using a feedback system of colored tiles:

• Green: Right letter in the right place.
• Yellow: Right letter in wrong position.
• Gray: The letter is not in the word.

With six attempts allowed, Wordle keeps players hooked by tracking stats like winning streaks and overall success rates.

Whether you’re solving the mini crossword puzzle, enjoying Wordle’s daily challenge, or exploring other NYT games, these puzzles offer a wonderful way to keep your brain busy and relaxed. How quickly were you able to complete today’s mini? Let us know!

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