The NY Times Mini Crossword January 17, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
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- 1 “It’s just so-so” MEH
- 4 “Impression, Sunrise” painter MONET
- 6 Ca on the periodic table CALCIUM
- 8 City that’s famous for its lemon pepper wings ATLANTA
- 9 Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker REUNION
- 10 Common wall coverings in a dorm room POSTERS
- 11 Boxing bout enders, for short KOS
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- 1 Snail, clam or squid MOLLUSK
- 2 2021 Disney movie with the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” ENCANTO
- 3 Tushes HEINIES
- 4 San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto MATEO
- 5 Private teacher TUTOR
- 6 Complain CARP
- 7 “Dogs are a ___ best friend” MANS
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