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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 20, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Style of cuisine with bulgogi beef, for short
Answer: KBBQ
5A clue: How bedtime stories are read
Answer: ALOUD
7A clue: Huge craze
Answer: MANIA
8A clue: Figure painted by Michelangelo, which can be found hidden in the name “Michelangelo”
Answer: ANGEL
9A clue: Home for doves or pigeons
Answer: COTE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: ___ Sutra
Answer: KAMA
2D clue: Sauvignon ___ (wine variety)
Answer: BLANC
3D clue: Large drum played by hand
Answer: BONGO
4D clue: “Pipe down!”
Answer: QUIET
6D clue: Chip’s chipmunk pal
Answer: DALE
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