The NY Times Mini Crossword January 2, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
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- 1 Fill in the ___ BLANK
- 6 Large quantity at a pot dispensary OUNCE
- 7 Remove one’s name from, as an online photo UNTAG
- 8 Org. whose upcoming Artemis II mission will launch astronauts around the moon NASA
- 9 Parched DRY
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- 1 Hop like a kangaroo BOUND
- 2 ___ lander (moon vehicle) LUNAR
- 3 Squirming in one’s seat ANTSY
- 4 College Football Playoff org. NCAA
- 5 Beer dispenser KEG
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