The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 21st has been solved. Players seeking assistance with today’s puzzle – or other daily NYT games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections – can find all answers below.
Puzzle Breakdown
The puzzle included several straightforward clues alongside one two-part entry. Specifically, 5-Across (“RAGE”) and 2-Down (“BAIT”) required players to recognize their intentional connection as an inflammatory pairing.
Clues & Answers
Here’s a complete list of the clues and their corresponding answers:
Across
- The slightest amount: ABIT
- With 2-Down, intentionally inflammatory posts: RAGE
- Dirty stuff: FILTH
- Five Below or 7-Eleven: STORE
- Something used to steer a rowboat: OAR
Down
- Sounds from a doggy daycare: ARFS
- See 5-Across: BAIT
- Domed home: IGLOO
- Small, colorful fish that’s popular in aquariums: TETRA
- 2013 film in which Joaquin Phoenix’s character falls in love with an A.I. operating system: HER
This daily crossword provides a quick mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts. For more assistance with NYT’s word games, additional hints and solutions can be found on dedicated puzzle pages.






























