The NY Times Mini Crossword January 27, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Bit of clothing for a snowman SCARF
- 6 “___ is just another defense against the universe”: Mel Brooks HUMOR
- 7 Say without saying IMPLY
- 8 River whose basin spans 11 countries NILE
- 9 Opposite of WSW ENE
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- 1 Excel SHINE
- 2 Spice in curry powder CUMIN
- 3 More than enough AMPLE
- 4 Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren ROLE
- 5 Cook in oil FRY
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