The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 4th has been solved. This grid-based puzzle, notable for its lack of blank spaces, requires completing either the Across or Down clues to automatically fill the rest. Here are today’s answers:
Across Clues and Solutions
- 1A: Ron Swanson’s “number one favorite food,” on Parks and Recreation – BACON
- 6A: It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness – OLIVE
- 7A: Paramour – LOVER
- 8A: In bronze medal position – THIRD
- 9A: Feeling resentful, in slang – SALTY
Down Clues and Solutions
- 1D: Streaks of lightning – BOLTS
- 2D: Hawaiian greeting – ALOHA
- 3D: The “C” of A.C.L.U. – CIVIL
- 4D: In the open – OVERT
- 5D: Knowledgeable, and proud of it – NERDY
The Mini Crossword’s design ensures that completing one set of clues automatically populates the other, making it a quick and efficient puzzle for daily solvers.
For those interested in other NYT puzzles, solutions for Wordle, Strands, and Connections can also be found online.
