Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 31

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The NYT Mini Crossword wasn’t too tough today. Movie fans, you should do pretty well, thanks to 7-Across and 8-Across. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Like a dry-cleaned shirt or fresh sheets
Answer: CRISP

6A clue: Weapon used on horseback
Answer: LANCE

7A clue: One of a potential 13 for “Emilia Pérez,” as announced last week
Answer: OSCAR

8A clue: Movie double’s responsibility
Answer: STUNT

9A clue: The “blue marble”
Answer: EARTH

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: In the ballpark
Answer: CLOSE

2D clue: Someone who might smoke ganja as a sacrament, informally
Answer: RASTA

3D clue: Run up, as debt
Answer: INCUR

4D clue: Meager
Answer: SCANT

5D clue: Capital of Western Australia
Answer: PERTH

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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