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This is the NYT Mini for Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The puzzle archive lists a 5×5 grid and credits constructor Joel Fagliano. Crossword Chef’s January 13 archive corroborates the date, grid size, clue set, and constructor attribution.
Hints before the answers
- 1-Across: Think of the internet company associated with early chat rooms.
- 4- and 7-Across: These two entries combine into a familiar way to assign responsibility.
- 8-Across: The surname of the director of the 2026 film “The Odyssey.”
- 1-Down: A phrase meaning “lots and lots.”
- 3-Down: Eric Clapton’s signature hit.
- 6-Down: The NBA team from Phoenix.
Spoiler warning: full answer key
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Across
| No. | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet company that popularized chat rooms | AOL |
| 4 | With 7-Across, “Hey, don’t blame me!” | THATS |
| 7 | See 4-Across | ONYOU |
| 8 | Director of 2026’s “The Odyssey” | NOLAN |
| 9 | Marketing creations | ADS |
Down
| No. | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lots and lots | ATON |
| 2 | [Gulp!] | OHNO |
| 3 | Signature hit for Eric Clapton | LAYLA |
| 5 | Mushroom-headed character in the Mario games | TOAD |
| 6 | N.B.A. team from the hottest major city in the United States | SUNS |
The paired entries at 4- and 7-Across read “THATS ON YOU.” Parade’s dated guide supplies the full answer key; Word Finder’s January 13 page independently lists the dated clue set and crossing-letter patterns.
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