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Completed NYT January 9, 2026 Mini Crossword.
Mini-tips and answers
1. Hint: question in evening message
Answer: YOU
6Hint: there are many of them.
Answer: MAXIMUM
7. Hint: Saint___ and Nevis (Caribbean state).
Answer: KITZ
8. Hint: a bird that gives birth to young.
Answer: AIST
Tip 9. Take care of the tab.
Answer: PAY
Mini-tips and answers
Clue 1D: Himalayan Herbivores
Answer: YAKS
2D hint: failed to enable
Answer: LEAVE
3D hint: “High five!”
Answer: UPTOP
4D hint: letter “U” of UV rays.
Answer: ULTRA
Hint 5D: It's a pain to deal with.
Answer: SANDS
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