The NY Times Mini Crossword January 6, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
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- 1 When pigs fly NEVER
- 6 Courtroom excuse ALIBI
- 7 “That’s a ___!” (“Seems unlikely!”) BIGIF
- 8 Cash register compartment TILL
- 9 She, in French ELLE
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- 1 Catch, as a crook NAB
- 2 Designation for prolific Yelp reviewers ELITE
- 3 Candlelight ___ (solemn observance) VIGIL
- 4 Online invoice EBILL
- 5 Piece of equipment in a Winter Olympics biathlon RIFLE
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