The NY Times Mini Crossword January 9, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Question in a late-night text YOUUP
- 6 Plentiful AMPLE
- 7 Saint ___ and Nevis (Caribbean nation) KITTS
- 8 Baby-bringing bird STORK
- 9 Take care of the tab PAY
Down
- 1 Himalayan herbivores YAKS
- 2 Fail to include OMIT
- 3 “High five!” UPTOP
- 4 The “U” of UV rays ULTRA
- 5 Annoying to deal with PESKY
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