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Here are the reported answers for the NYT Mini Crossword dated Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Technobezz lists five Across and five Down entries for the 5×5 puzzle; its answers have not been independently verified against the NYT grid.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. “Bit of clothing for a snowman” | SCARF |
| 6A. “___ is just another defense against the universe”: Mel Brooks | HUMOR |
| 7A. “Say without saying” | IMPLY |
| 8A. “River whose basin spans 11 countries” | NILE |
| 9A. “Opposite of WSW” | ENE |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. “Excel” | SHINE |
| 2D. “Spice in curry powder” | CUMIN |
| 3D. “More than enough” | AMPLE |
| 4D. “Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren” | ROLE |
| 5D. “Cook in oil” | SAUTE |
About the January 27 Mini
Technobezz describes the puzzle as a 5×5 grid with ten clues and no theme. Its clue about “___ is just another defense against the universe” is reproduced as clue wording; the answer page does not independently establish the quotation’s original source.
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