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NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Completed January 19, 2026.
Mini cross clues and answers
1 clue: crab catcher
Answer: claw
5 Evidence: The “giant” fruit in Roald Dahl’s novel
The answer: peaches
Directory 6A: prefix similar to mega-
Answer: Ultra
7- Guide: Fast and smart
The answer: the fleet
8 Evidence: A “wonderful” animal in Roald Dahl’s novel
Answer: Fox
Mini down clues and answers
1D Guide: Large Stringed Instrument
Answer: cello
2D idea: Balloon material
Answer: latex
3D guide: 1/640 of a square mile
The answer: Akka
4D Guide: Only ___doctor ordered
The answer: what
5D Guide: A little bit of wind
Answer: puff
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