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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 19, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Crab’s grabber
Answer: CLAW
5A clue: “Giant” fruit in a Roald Dahl novel
Answer: PEACH
6A clue: Prefix similar to mega-
Answer: ULTRA
7A clue: Fast and nimble
Answer: FLEET
8A clue: “Fantastic” animal in a Roald Dahl novel
Answer: FOX
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Large stringed instrument
Answer: CELLO
2D clue: Balloon material
Answer: LATEX
3D clue: 1/640th of a square mile
Answer: ACRE
4D clue: Just ___ the doctor ordered
Answer: WHAT
5D clue: Small bit of wind
Answer: PUFF
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