Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 5

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Mini through clues and answers

1A hint: “Now I understand!” »
Answer: AHA

4A clue: Benoit ___, detective in the “Knives Out” films
Answer: WHITE

6A hint: give your two cents
Solution: OPINE

7A clue: Time difference between the East Coast and the West Coast, in hours
Answer: THREE

8 A Clue: The Pirate’s Assent
Answer: AY

Mini-clues and answers

1D Index: Generation After Generation Z
Solution: ALPHA

Clue 2D: Need a shave
Answer: HAIRY

3D Clue: “Happy ___!” (“Happy New Year!” in French)
Answer: YEAR

Clue 4D: Unfortunately, many social media antagonists
Answer: BOT

Clue 5D: First in “class”?
Answer: EEC

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