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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 17, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “It’s just so-so”
Answer: MEH
4A clue: “Impression, Sunrise” painter
Answer: MONET
6A clue: Ca on the periodic table
Answer: CALCIUM
8A clue: City that’s famous for its lemon pepper wings
Answer: ATLANTA
9A clue: Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker
Answer: REUNION
10A clue: Common wall coverings in a dorm room
Answer: POSTERS
11A clue: Boxing bout enders, for short
Answer: KOS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Snail, clam or squid
Answer: MOLLUSK
2D clue: 2021 Disney movie with the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
Answer: ENCANTO
3D clue: Tushes
Answer: HEINIES
4D clue: San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
Answer: MATEO
5D clue: Private teacher
Answer: TUTOR
6D clue: Complain
Answer: CARP
7D clue: “Dogs are a ___ best friend”
Answer: MANS
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