The NY Times Mini Crossword January 30, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “Top Gear” channel BBC
- 4 Announcement that causes groans among travelers DELAY
- 6 Middle of a drum kit, typically SNARE
- 7 Political staffers AIDES
- 8 Bottom line figure NET
Down
- 1 French-speaking nation in West Africa BENIN
- 2 Sharp part of a sword BLADE
- 3 This text mark: ^ CARET
- 4 Left-leaning political org. DSA
- 5 “Right you are!” YES
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