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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 12, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Unit of farmland
Answer: ACRE
5A clue: Counterpart of “Musical or Comedy” at the Golden Globes
Answer: DRAMA
7A clue: Kind of “touch” that A.I. lacks
Answer: HUMAN
8A clue: Alternative to credit
Answer: DEBIT
9A clue: “OMG, that’s hilarious”
Answer: LOL
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Condition that affects concentration, for short
Answer: ADHD
2D clue: Willfully causing pain
Answer: CRUEL
3D clue: Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone
Answer: RAMBO
4D clue: One might have a scheduled send time
Answer: EMAIL
6D clue: Aardvark’s prey
Answer: ANT
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