Answers to today’s New York Times simple crossword January 14

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I usually hate it when a crossword puzzle offers a clue for which the only hint is something like “partner 1 across”. Look, editors, if I haven’t answered #1 yet, there’s no way I can get the new answer. But in Now the simple crossword Today, the two paired answers, 1 across and 1 down, were very easy. However, if you need some help with today’s simple crossword puzzle, read on. And if you could use some tips and tricks for your everyday solution, check out our site Simple crossword tips.

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Let’s find out the mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini cross clues and answers

1 guide: “Vertical Challenge”
The answer: short

6 Clue: “I’m ___, hear me roar!”
The answer: a woman

7A Clue: Vote in office
Answer: elected

8A Idea: Like a bold haircut or piercing
The answer: Passive

9 Evidence: Organization. This may cause you to take your laptop out of your bag
Answer: Transportation Security Administration

Mini down clues and answers

1D Guide: Partner 1-Across
The answer: sweet

2D Guide: Half Nelson and Cobra in Wrestling
The answer: carries

3D Guide: The lowest-ranking member of the wolf pack
Answer: alpha

4D Idea: Risky
The answer: my head

Evidence 5D: An explosive that was originally used as a yellow dye
Answer: TNT

How to play more mini crosswords

the New York Times Games Section It offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are available for free to everyone. The current day Mini Crossword is free to play, but you’ll need to subscribe to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.