NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 6, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, January 6, 2025:

Across

___ notification (alert on a phone screen)

• The answer is Push.

Stocking stuffer?

• The answer is Santa.

Hunter with a famous "belt"

• The answer is Orion.

Gas used to infuse some beer and coffee, for short

• The answer is Nitro.

18-wheeler

• The answer is Semi.

Down

Home of the Notre-Dame cathedral

• The answer is Paris.

Join forces

• The answer is Unite.

Tempest

• The answer is Storm.

World capital whose name means "between two rivers" in Vietnamese

• The answer is Hanoi.

Child with a Roman numeral after his name, maybe

• The answer is Son.

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