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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, January 22, 2026

6x5 grid · Show any single answer, or the full grid at the bottom

A Thursday 6x5 by Joel Fagliano: CHOW opens the Across clues and CHAMP runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

  • 1. When doubled, a breed of dog
    CHOW
  • 5. With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry's flavor named for a rock legend
    CHERRY
  • 7. See 5-Across
    GARCIA
  • 8. "Whatever you decide is good with me"
    IMEASY
  • 9. Whispered sound from a test cheater
    PSST

Down

  • 1. Tournament victor
    CHAMP
  • 2. "___ the scoop ..."
    HERES
  • 3. Killer whales
    ORCAS
  • 4. Place for a bracelet
    WRIST
  • 5. Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in "Marty Supreme"
    CGI
  • 6. "Woo-hoo!"
    YAY

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: CHOW · CHERRY · GARCIA · IMEASY · PSST
Down: CHAMP · HERES · ORCAS · WRIST · CGI · YAY
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