The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 22nd has been solved. For those seeking assistance, here’s a breakdown of the clues and answers. This puzzle, like many daily word games from The New York Times, tests vocabulary and pattern recognition in a concise format.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: When doubled, a breed of dog.
- Answer: CHOW
- 5A: With 7-Across, Ben & Jerry’s flavor named for a rock legend.
- Answer: CHERRY
- 7A: See 5-Across.
- Answer: GARCIA
- 8A: “Whatever you decide is good with me”
- Answer: IMEASY
- 9A: Whispered sound from a test cheater.
- Answer: PSST
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: Tournament victor.
- Answer: CHAMP
- 2D: “___ the scoop …”
- Answer: HERES
- 3D: Killer whales.
- Answer: ORCAS
- 4D: Place for a bracelet.
- Answer: WRIST
- 5D: Tech used for many of the ping-pong scenes in “Marty Supreme”
- Answer: CGI
- 6D: “Woo-hoo!”
- Answer: YAY
These solutions are provided for players who encountered difficulty. The New York Times also offers daily puzzles in other formats, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, for those interested in exploring a wider range of word games.
If you’re looking for assistance with these puzzles, additional resources and tips are available on CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.


























