At a Glance
- Full NYT Mini Crossword solutions for Jan 3 2026 released
- Across clues include ‘Tapioca pearls’ → BOBA
- Down clues include ‘New parent’s reason for canceling plans’ → BABYDUTY
- Why it matters: Fans and solvers can now check their answers and learn new crossword tricks.
The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 3 2026 has just been solved, and the full list of answers is available here. Whether you’re a casual puzzler or a seasoned solver, this guide covers every across and down clue. Below you’ll find the complete breakdown and a quick recap of the puzzle’s highlights.
Puzzle Overview
The puzzle features 17 across clues and 15 down clues, covering a range of themes from food to music to everyday life. Solvers can cross-check their work using the provided answers. The clues are listed in order, with each answer matching the grid layout.
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A: Tapioca pearls | BOBA |
| 5A: Disappear into thin air | VANISH |
| 7A: ‘C’mon, we expect more from you’ | DOBETTER |
| 9A: Dangerous, as a winter sidewalk | ICY |
| 10A: Social media ___ (what we’re in now) | ERA |
| 11A: Feeling down | SAD |
| 12A: Director Howard | RON |
| 13A: Nightlife for which Miami is famous | CLUBBING |
| 16A: Cause of early aging | STRESS |
| 17A: The sun in ‘sunnyside up’ | YOLK |
The across answers range from simple words like ‘SAD’ to longer phrases such as ‘CLUBBING’.
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D: New parent’s reason for canceling plans | BABYDUTY |
| 2D: 4/4 | ONE |
| 3D: Fraction of a byte | BIT |
| 4D: Symbol next to a tainted record | ASTERISK |
| 5D: Singer’s contribution to a song | VOCALS |
| 6D: Long-necked birds | HERONS |
| 7D: ___ golf | DISC |
| 8D: Sounded, as a doorbell | RANG |
| 14D: ‘Dude!’ | BRO |
| 15D: ___ Air (neighborhood in L.A.) | BEL |
The down answers include common crossword terms like ‘HERONS’ and playful expressions like ‘BRO’.
Key Takeaways
- The full set of answers is now public for the Jan 3 2026 puzzle.
- Across answers feature words ranging from simple to multi-word phrases.
- Down answers include everyday terms and playful expressions.
With the answers now public, solvers can review their solutions, learn new words, and prepare for the next puzzle. Happy puzzling!
