Here are the clues and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword published Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Spoilers begin below; stop here if you want to solve it first.
Across clues and answers
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Type of bulb in many Christmas lights, for short | LED |
| 4A | Diminish, as confidence | ERODE |
| 6A | With 7-Across, sawing a person in half, e.g. | MAGIC |
| 7A | See 6-Across | TRICK |
| 8A | Breakaway religious groups | SECTS |
Down clues and answers
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Sudoku solver’s asset | LOGIC |
| 2D | Official decree | EDICT |
| 3D | Illusionists might cut them in half | DECKS |
| 4D | CPR pros | EMTS |
| 5D | Like finding a four-leaf clover | RARE |
A key crossing to notice
6-Across and 7-Across join to form MAGIC TRICK, describing the illusion in which a person appears to be sawed in half. The remaining entries are concise vocabulary or abbreviation fills.
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How to use the clues without spoiling the grid
If you are still solving, use the Across and Down clues above while hiding the answer column, or stop before the tables and return when you want to check your work. The date is 2025: January 29 falls on a Wednesday that year, and including the year distinguishes this puzzle from other January 29 editions.
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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsThe New York Times describes The Mini as a smaller version of its Crossword: fill the white squares with crossing words or phrases from the Across and Down clues. Its help-search description also mentions controls for checking or revealing a square, an answer, or the full puzzle. The help result’s page was not accessible when checked, so those controls may not reflect the current interface. NYT Mini help.
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The complete dated clue-and-answer list is also available in Parade’s January 29, 2025 guide.
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