Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 16th

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Sometimes it throws me off NOW mini crosswords Answers that consist of more than one word. Because the grid doesn’t add space, I occasionally look at a block of letters that doesn’t make a word and take a minute to figure it out. In today’s puzzle, 4-Down was like this. My mind kept trying to make it to “ESSAY” until I realized there was an implied space between the fourth and fifth letters. Phew. Need help with today’s mini crossword puzzle? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for the daily fix, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

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Let’s move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.

Mini about hints and answers

1A note: Square on a wall calendar or something fun you could stick on the calendar
Answer: DATE

5 A Note: Social ___
Answer: MEDIA

6A Note: Tiny Things Chemists Have Researched
Answer: ATOMS

7A Note: Only One Of The Seven Dwarves Without A Beard
Answer: DOPEY

8A note: exaggerated, in slang
Answer: EXTRA

Minimize hints and responses

1D Note: Period of abstinence from unhealthy substances
Answer: DETOX

2D Note: Record as your own
Answer: ACCEPT

3D Note: Function in a clock app
Answer: TIMER

4D Note: Course you could take to improve your GPA
Answer: EASYA

5D Note: Like a bed with the blanket neatly tucked away
Answer: DONE

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