Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 3

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I watched the movie Wicked last night, so the 8 Across clue came pretty easily for me. But if you don’t know the movie or how one of the lead actresses spells her name, you might not get that. If you could use some daily resolution tips and guidance, check out ours Mini crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those mini crosswords and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1Hint: go with him!
Answer: FLOW

5A clue: Buenos ___, Argentina
Answer: AIRES

7A clue: Group of conspirators
Answer: CABAL

8A clue: “Wicked” star Cynthia
Answer: ERIVO

9A hint: Irish ___, dish that could be made with a pint of Guinness
Answer: STEW

Mini down clues and answers

Index 1D: Deal, as facts
Answer: FACE

Clue 2D: You can’t trust their stories
Answer: BURGINI

3D index: Move like a planet
Answer: ORBIT

Index 4D: salon work involving hair extensions
Answer: FABRIC

Index 6D: Not busy, on business
Answer: SLOW

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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