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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 8, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Donate
Answer: GIVE
5A clue: Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch
Answer: BROOM
6A clue: Tidbit of information
Answer: DATUM
7A clue: Prone to daydreaming
Answer: SPACY
8A clue: Athletic shorts fabric
Answer: MESH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Flavor of a purple lollipop
Answer: GRAPE
2D clue: Greek letter I’s
Answer: IOTAS
3D clue: Go to bat (for)
Answer: VOUCH
4D clue: Award with Daytime and Primetime categories
Answer: EMMY
5D clue: Erotic practice in “Fifty Shades of Grey,” for short
Answer: BDSM
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