The NY Times Mini Crossword January 4, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Ron Swanson’s “number one favorite food,” on “Parks and Recreation” BACON
- 6 It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness OLIVE
- 7 Paramour LOVER
- 8 In bronze medal position THIRD
- 9 Feeling resentful, in slang SALTY
Down
- 1 Streaks of lightning BOLTS
- 2 Hawaiian greeting ALOHA
- 3 The “C” of A.C.L.U. CIVIL
- 4 In the open OVERT
- 5 Knowledgeable, and proud of it NERDY
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