Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 9

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Today’s Mini Crossword wasn’t too tough, As a Gen Xer who grew up on Sesame Street, OF COURSE I know who Slimey’s owner is. Read on if you’re stuck, and need some answers. 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: The translation of this English word is “sinister” in Latin
Answer: LEFT

5A clue: Brief role for a big star
Answer: CAMEO

6A clue: Muppet with a pet worm named Slimey
Answer: OSCAR

7A clue: Specifics, slangily
Answer: DEETS

8A clue: Playground retort to “Am not!”
Answer: ARESO

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: High-tech beam
Answer: LASER

2D clue: Host with a microphone
Answer: EMCEE

3D clue: Extraordinary achievements
Answer: FEATS

4D clue: Where most of the body’s organs are located
Answer: TORSO

5D clue: Musical finale
Answer: CODA

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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