Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 11

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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by January 11, 2026.
Mini through clues and answers
1Hint: Memorable element of the “VJ Day in Times Square” photo
Answer: KISS
5A hint: the opposite of pro
Answer: ANTI
6 Hint: Give tight hugs
Answer: SPOON
7 Hint: Totally Awesome, Informally
Answer: EPIC
8A clue: Chance for a dog (and a human) to stretch its legs
Answer: WALK
Mini-clues and answers
1D index: the Greek “K”
Solution: KAPPA
Clue 2D: How are latkes cooked?
Solution: INOIL
3D Hint: Keep full, like the shelves
Solution: STOCK
Index 4D: moral transgression
Answer: SIN
Hint 6D: Use a needle and thread
Answer: SEW
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