NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 9, 2025
Updated
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A L___ · 5A C____ · 6A O____ · 7A D____ · 8A A____ · 1D L____ · 2D E____ · 3D F____ · 4D T____ · 5D C___
Across
1A: The translation of this English word is "sinister" in Latin
LEFT · more answers for this clue
5A: Brief role for a big star
CAMEO · more answers for this clue
6A: Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey
OSCAR · more answers for this clue
7A: Specifics, slangily
DEETS · more answers for this clue
8A: Playground retort to "Am not!"
ARESO · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: High-tech beam
LASER · more answers for this clue
2D: Host with a microphone
EMCEE · more answers for this clue
3D: Extraordinary achievements
FEATS · more answers for this clue
4D: Where most of the body's organs are located
TORSO · more answers for this clue
5D: Musical finale
CODA · more answers for this clue
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LEFT
CAMEO
OSCAR
DEETS
ARESO
FAQ
1-Across: The translation of this English word is "sinister" in Latin
LEFT.
5-Across: Brief role for a big star
CAMEO.
6-Across: Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey
OSCAR.
7-Across: Specifics, slangily
DEETS.
8-Across: Playground retort to "Am not!"
ARESO.
1-Down: High-tech beam
LASER.
2-Down: Host with a microphone
EMCEE.
3-Down: Extraordinary achievements
FEATS.
4-Down: Where most of the body's organs are located
TORSO.
5-Down: Musical finale
CODA.