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Here are the answers for the Wednesday, January 28, 2026, NYT Mini Crossword. The year is included to distinguish this puzzle from editions published on January 28 in other years.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A: “Remove from a position of power” | OUST |
| 5A: “Not cool” | UNHIP |
| 7A: “Fine, see if ___!” | ICARE |
| 8A: “Kind of bored” | JADED |
| 9A: “Primatologist’s subjects” | APES |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| “Kind of board” | OUIJA |
| “Prepare to use, as a pen” | UNCAP |
| “Desirable place to sit on a hot day” | SHADE |
| “Pair on a bicycle” | TIRES |
| “___ Xing (street sign)” | PED |
The two published answer guides disagree on the numbering of the final Down entry, so it is identified by its clue rather than a number. The answers themselves are listed by Parade and Try Hard Guides: Parade and Try Hard Guides.
Where to play and how to get help
The New York Times says eligible subscribers can play The Mini in the NYT Games app, on the web, and in the News app; past Mini puzzles are available in the archive. Its Help Center explains that solvers fill white squares with crossing answers from Across and Down clues, and documents in-game Check and Reveal help for a square, an answer, or the whole puzzle. See The Mini Crossword help page for current access and gameplay details.
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