Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 1

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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed for January 1, 2026.
Mini through clues and answers
1Hint: word on either side of “___-eat-___”
Answer: DOG
4A clue: word on either side of “___, all ___!”
Answer: MINE
5A clue: word on each side of “___ say ___”
Answer: NEVER
6A Clue: The Frontline Team
Solution: ATEAM
7A clue: cause of injuries to
Answer: NUISANCES
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: someone who could swim with the fish
Answer: DIVER
Clue 2D: Midnight one hour later
Answer: ONEAM
3D Index: Hand Sanitizer Targets
Solution: GERM
4D Clue: Like a Crossword Clue on Crossword Clues
Answer: META
Clue 5D: “I will succeed, thank you”
Answer: NAH
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