NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 11, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A K___ · 5A A___ · 6A S____ · 7A E___ · 8A W___ · 1D K____ · 2D I____ · 3D S____ · 4D S__ · 6D S__
Across
1A: Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo
KISS · more answers for this clue
5A: Opposite of pro
ANTI · more answers for this clue
6A: Cuddle closely
SPOON · more answers for this clue
7A: Totally awesome, informally
EPIC · more answers for this clue
8A: Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs
WALK · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Greek "K"
KAPPA · more answers for this clue
2D: How latkes are cooked
INOIL · more answers for this clue
3D: Keep full, as shelves
STOCK · more answers for this clue
4D: Moral transgression
6D: Use a needle and thread
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KISS
ANTI
SPOON
EPIC
WALK
FAQ
1-Across: Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo
KISS.
5-Across: Opposite of pro
ANTI.
6-Across: Cuddle closely
SPOON.
7-Across: Totally awesome, informally
EPIC.
8-Across: Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs
WALK.
1-Down: Greek "K"
KAPPA.
2-Down: How latkes are cooked
INOIL.
3-Down: Keep full, as shelves
STOCK.
4-Down: Moral transgression
SIN.
6-Down: Use a needle and thread
SEW.