NYT mini crossword answers for January 15, 2025

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, January 15, 2025:

Across

Food that many an N.Y.C. tourist grabs for breakfast

Got out of bed

Adjective paired with 3-Down in a simile

Effortlessness

Tyrannosaurus ___

Down

Makeshift seat in a barnyard, maybe

Very loud, like a stadium crowd

Bird whose name rhymes with 7-Across

Fictional Vermont college on Netflix’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls”

Author Harper

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.