The NY Times Mini Crossword January 22, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 When doubled, a breed of dog CHOW
- 5 With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry’s flavor named for a rock legend CHERRY
- 7 See 5-Across GARCIA
- 8 “Whatever you decide is good with me” IMEASY
- 9 Whispered sound from a test cheater PSST
Down
- 1 Tournament victor CHAMP
- 2 “___ the scoop …” HERES
- 3 Killer whales ORCAS
- 4 Place for a bracelet WRIST
- 5 Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in “Marty Supreme” CGI
- 6 “Woo-hoo!” YAY
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