Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Jan. 20

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It helps to know at least one word of Spanish to solve today's NYT Mini Crossword. But if you don't, the other answers will help you fill in those squares. Need some more help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 20, 2025.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Button whose icon is a triangle above a rectangle
Answer: EJECT

6A clue: Only primate species that can have blue eyes, aside from human
Answer: LEMUR

7A clue: "Of course," in Spanish
Answer: CLARO

8A clue: Star-studded group
Answer: ALIST

9A clue: Classic fixture outside a barbershop
Answer: POLE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Famous Yosemite landmark, familiarly
Answer: ELCAP

2D clue: What jiggles after it's set
Answer: JELLO

3D clue: One might end with "Best,"
Answer: EMAIL

5D clue: "$%@!," e.g.
Answer: CURSE

6D clue: Jogging gait
Answer: TROT

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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