Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 9th

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Today’s mini crossword puzzle wasn’t too difficult as a Gen-Xer who grew up on Sesame StreetOF COURSE I know who Slimey’s owner is. Read on if you’re stuck and need answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for the daily solution, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

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Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword puzzle

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

Mini about hints and answers

1A note: The translation of this English word is “sinister” in Latin.
Answer: LEFT

5A Note: Short Role for a Big Star
Answer: CAMEO

6 A Clue: Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey
Answer: OSCAR

7A note: details, colloquial
Answer: DEETS

8 A Clue: Playground Reply to “I’m Not!”
Answer: ARESO

Minimize hints and responses

1D Clue: High-tech beam
Answer: LASER

2D Note: Presenter with microphone
Answer: EMCEE

3D Note: Exceptional Performance
Answer: FEATS

4D Note: Where most of the body’s organs are located
Answer: TORSO

5D Note: Musical Finale
Answer: CODA

How to play more mini crosswords

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