The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 9th has been solved. If you’re stuck, here’s a complete breakdown of the clues and answers to help you finish today’s puzzle.
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Question in a late-night text – The answer is YOUUP. This refers to a casual way of checking if someone is awake or available.
- 6A: Plentiful – The answer is AMPLE. This describes something being more than enough.
- 7A: Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation) – The answer is KITTS. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island nation in the Caribbean.
- 8A: Baby-bringing bird – The answer is STORK. A traditional myth associates storks with delivering babies.
- 9A: Take care of the tab – The answer is PAY. This refers to settling a bill.
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Himalayan herbivores – The answer is YAKS. Yaks are large, long-haired cattle found in the Himalayas.
- 2D: Fail to include – The answer is OMIT. To omit means to leave something out.
- 3D: “High five!” – The answer is UPTOP. This is a playful phrase used when giving a high five.
- 4D: The “U” of UV rays – The answer is ULTRA. UV stands for ultraviolet radiation.
- 5D: Annoying to deal with – The answer is PESKY. This describes something bothersome or irritating.
For additional assistance with NYT puzzles, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, CNET’s puzzle hints page provides daily solutions and tips. The Mini Crossword remains a popular daily challenge for word puzzle enthusiasts.
