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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 10, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Pieces of legislation
Answer: ACTS
5A clue: Like blue whales and the Burj Khalifa
Answer: BIG
8A clue: Cuisine with tom yum soup
Answer: THAI
9A clue: This clue number ÷ 9
Answer: ONE
10A clue: Classic internet prank
Answer: RICKROLL
12A clue: Ranked above all others
Answer: ATTHETOP
13A clue: “What was ___ was saying?”
Answer: ITI
14A clue: This clue number – 9
Answer: FIVE
15A clue: Home of MoMA
Answer: NYC
16A clue: Read receipt below an Instagram message
Answer: SEEN
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Alphabetically first subway line in 15-Across
Answer: ATRAIN
2D clue: Either blank of “___ ___ Bang Bang”
Answer: CHITTY
3D clue: Bit of strategy
Answer: TACTIC
4D clue: Religious wearer of a turban known as a dastar
Answer: SIKH
5D clue: Baby’s knitted shoe
Answer: BOOTIE
6D clue: Smitten
Answer: INLOVE
7D clue: Writer’s alternative to a ballpoint
Answer: GELPEN
11D clue: Often-heckled sports figures
Answer: REFS
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