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The completed NYT MIni Crossword puzzle for Jan. 14, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Abruptly stop texting
Answer: GHOST
6A clue: Shaving kit item
Answer: RAZOR
7A clue: 2024 film role for which Mikey Madison won Best Actress
Answer: ANORA
8A clue: The ancient Chinese used compressed blocks of tea leaves as this
Answer: MONEY
9A clue: Shape of a round chart
Answer: PIE
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Dad’s dad, informally
Answer: GRAMP
2D clue: Capital of Vietnam
Answer: HANOI
3D clue: ___ layer, part of Earth’s atmosphere
Answer: OZONE
4D clue: How you might wake up after sleeping funny
Answer: SORE
5D clue: Cafeteria food carrier
Answer: TRAY
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