The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 27th has been solved. For those seeking assistance with today’s puzzle, or other daily word games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections, solutions are available.
Below is a breakdown of the clues and answers:
Across
- 1A: Bit of clothing for a snowman – SCARF
- 6A: “___ is just another defense against the universe”: Mel Brooks – HUMOR
- 7A: Say without saying – IMPLY
- 8A: River whose basin spans 11 countries – NILE (The Nile River’s extensive basin is critical for agriculture and water resources in multiple African nations. This geographical fact highlights the river’s regional importance.)
- 9A: Opposite of WSW – ENE
Down
- 1D: Excel – SHINE
- 2D: Spice in curry powder – CUMIN
- 3D: More than enough – AMPLE
- 4D: Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren – ROLE (Helen Mirren is known for portraying both historical figures in film and theatre.)
- 5D: Cook in oil – FRY
For additional assistance with NYT puzzles, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, visit CNET’s dedicated puzzle hints page.
These daily puzzles provide a quick mental exercise for word game enthusiasts. The Mini Crossword, in particular, serves as a fast-paced vocabulary and deduction challenge.
