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The completed NYT MIni Crossword puzzle for Jan. 24, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Snow day vehicle
Answer: PLOW
5A clue: Steam room alternative
Answer: SAUNA
6A clue: Show on which Jon Hamm had his breakout role
Answer: MADMEN
7A clue: Subject of negotiations with a 3-year-old
Answer: BEDTIME
8A clue: Respected veteran, in slang
Answer: OLDHEAD
9A clue: Gain back, as trust
Answer: REEARN
10A clue: Spooky
Answer: EERIE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Noodle dish garnished with lime wedges and crushed peanuts
Answer: PADTHAI
2D clue: Singing candlestick in "Beauty and the Beast"
Answer: LUMIERE
3D clue: ___ band
Answer: ONEMAN
4D clue: Decreased in size, as the moon
Answer: WANED
5D clue: More blue
Answer: SADDER
6D clue: Chaotic fight
Answer: MELEE
7D clue: Total snoozefest
Answer: BORE
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