NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 7, 2026

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 Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026:

Across

Planning to, informally

• The answer is Gonna.

___ tolls (GPS setting)

• The answer is Avoid.

Pulsed quickly, as the heart

• The answer is Raced.

Draw an outline of

• The answer is Trace.

Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport

• The answer is Hyper.

Down

Wayne's sidekick in "Wayne's World"

• The answer is Garth.

Egg-producing organ

• The answer is Ovary.

"I'm serious!," in slang

• The answer is Nocap.

Sister's daughter

• The answer is Niece.

Snake that sounds like it would be good at math?

• The answer is Adder.

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