The NY Times Mini Crossword January 5, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 “Now I get it!” AHA
- 4 Benoit ___, detective in the “Knives Out” films BLANC
- 6 Give one’s two cents OPINE
- 7 Time difference between the East and West Coast, in hours THREE
- 8 Pirate’s assent AYE
Down
- 1 Generation after Gen Z ALPHA
- 2 In need of a shave HAIRY
- 3 “Bonne ___!” (“Happy New Year!,” in French) ANNEE
- 4 Many a social media antagonist, sadly BOT
- 5 First in “class”? CEE
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