Answers to today’s New York Times simple crossword January 16

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 guide: ___ Max
Answer: HBO

4A Clue: Where Marco Polo is played
The answer: a blessing

Exhibit 5a: A huge amount, figuratively
Answer: flood

Evidence 6: Reason for success in games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders
The answer: luck

7 Clue: “This is the worst”
The answer: disgust

Mini down clues and answers

Idea 1D: Liquor, informally
The answer: Hush

2D Proof: Booker Prize winner, appropriately
The answer: a book

3D Idea: Old
Answer: old

4D Idea: Give a short pitch for
The answer: ingredients

5D Guide: Winter Sickness
The answer: influenza

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