NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 16, 2026.” class=”c-shortcodeImage_image” width=”690″ height=”465″>The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 16, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: ___ Max
answer: HBO
4A clue: Where Marco Polo is played
Answer: POOL
5A clue: Overwhelming amount, metaphorically
Answer: FLOOD
6A clue: Reason for success in games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders
Answer: LUCK
7A clue: “That’s just the worst”
Answer: UGH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Liquor, informally
Answer: HOOCH
2D clue: Winner of a Booker prize, fittingly
Answer: BOOK
3D clue: Antiquated
Answer: OLD
4D clue: Give a short promotion for
Answer: PLUG
5D clue: Winter malady
Answer: FLU
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