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The NYT Mini Crossword refers to one of my favorite movies today. RIP, Pee-wee Herman. Remember the Alamo, everyone. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 26, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Instrument in a band’s rhythm section
Answer: BASS
5A clue: The name Jane Doe, e.g.
Answer: ALIAS
7A clue: Legendary actress Greta
Answer: GARBO
8A clue: Manicurist’s board
Answer: EMERY
9A clue: Singular
Answer: LONE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: The “bun” for a breakfast sandwich, often
Answer: BAGEL
2D clue: Texas landmark at which Pee-Wee Herman asks “Where’s the basement? … Aren’t we gonna see the basement?”
Answer: ALAMO
3D clue: Sound from an ambulance
Answer: SIREN
4D clue: Certain sword spelled the British way
Answer: SABRE
6D clue: Base of miso
Answer: SOY
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