Answers to today’s New York Times simple crossword January 5


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Completed the NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle on January 5, 2026

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Monday, January 5, 2026.

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: “Now I understand!”
The answer: Aha

4Clue: Benoit ___, the detective in the “Knives Out” movies.
Answer: Planck

6A Clue: Give your two cents
The answer: opinion

7 Evidence: The time difference between the east and west coasts in hours
The answer: three

8A Clue: Hacker Consent
Answer: Yes

Mini down clues and answers

Idea 1D: Generation after Generation Z
Answer: alpha

2D Idea: Need a shave
The answer: hairy

3D Clue: “Bonnie ___!” (“Happy New Year!” in French)
Answer: Annie

4D Evidence: Unfortunately, there are many adversaries of social media
Answer: bot

5D Guide: First in “class”?
Answer: Central and Eastern Europe


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