Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved. If you’re among the millions who enjoy this quick daily challenge, here’s a breakdown of the clues and answers from January 18th. The Mini Crossword is designed to be accessible, but even seasoned solvers sometimes get tripped up.
Across Clues & Solutions
The across clues and their corresponding answers are:
- 1A: “I said so, that’s why!” – CUZ (slang for “because”)
- 4A: Highway division – LANE (a standard road segment)
- 5A: Genre for Olivia Dean and Daniel Caesar – RANDB (contemporary music style)
- 6A: French “to have” – AVOIR (basic French verb)
- 7A: Animal that would blend in well with a crossword grid – PANDA (black and white coloring)
Down Clues & Solutions
The down clues and their corresponding answers are:
- 1D: Officially accepted storylines – CANON (established narrative)
- 2D: Reversed – UNDID (past tense of “undo”)
- 3D: Animal that would blend in well with a crossword grid – ZEBRA (black and white stripes)
- 4D: Molten flow – LAVA (volcanic material)
- 5D: Flow over a beat – RAP (musical performance style)
The Mini Crossword, like other New York Times games (Wordle, Strands, Connections), relies on wordplay and general knowledge. Solving it daily is an effective way to keep your vocabulary sharp and enjoy a mental break.
