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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Saturday, January 17, 2026

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A Saturday 7x7 by Joel Fagliano: MEH opens the Across clues and MOLLUSK runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. "It's just so-so"
MEH
4. "Impression, Sunrise" painter
MONET
6. Ca on the periodic table
CALCIUM
8. City that's famous for its lemon pepper wings
ATLANTA
9. Reality show episode in which cast members gather again to bicker
REUNION
10. Common wall coverings in a dorm room
POSTERS
11. Boxing bout enders, for short
KOS

Down

1. Snail, clam or squid
MOLLUSK
2. 2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
ENCANTO
3. Tushes
HEINIES
4. San ___, city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
MATEO
5. Private teacher
TUTOR
6. Complain
CARP
7. "Dogs are a ___ best friend"
MANS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: MEH · MONET · CALCIUM · ATLANTA · REUNION · POSTERS · KOS
Down: MOLLUSK · ENCANTO · HEINIES · MATEO · TUTOR · CARP · MANS

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