The NY Times Mini Crossword January 1, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Word on either side of “___-eat-___” DOG
- 4 Word on either side of “___, all ___!” MINE
- 5 Word on either side of “___ say ___” NEVER
- 6 First-string squad ATEAM
- 7 Causes injury to HARMS
Down
- 1 Someone who might be swimming with the fishes DIVER
- 2 An hour past midnight ONEAM
- 3 Hand sanitizer targets GERMS
- 4 Like a crossword clue about crossword clues META
- 5 “I’ll pass, thanks” NAH
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