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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 22, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: When doubled, a breed of dog
Answer: CHOW
5A clue: With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry’s flavor named for a rock legend
Answer: CHERRY
7A clue: See 5-Across
Answer: GARCIA
8A clue: “Whatever you decide is good with me”
Answer: IMEASY
9A clue: Whispered sound from a test cheater
Answer: PSST
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tournament victor
Answer: CHAMP
2D clue: “___ the scoop …”
Answer: HERES
3D clue: Killer whales
Answer: ORCAS
4D clue: Place for a bracelet
Answer: WRIST
5D clue: Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in “Marty Supreme”
Answer: CGI
6D clue: “Woo-hoo!”
Answer: YAY
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