Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 4th

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Some winter clues in today’s crossword, whether or not it’s snowing where you are. One clue I got stuck on was 4 Across, which I was convinced was FOXES until none of the other words seemed to work with its letters. Also note that a clue refers to another NYT puzzle, Connections – we have the answer for that every day as well. Read on for Mini Crossword hints and answers. 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

1 A clue: a polar bear
Answer: CUB

4 A clue: Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats
Answer: HARE

6A clue: Materials for Frosty’s pipe
Answer: CORNCOB

8A clue: “I’m fr-fr-freezing!”
Answer: BRR

9 An index: Poem of great praise
Answer: ODE

10A hint: Frosty, for example
Answer: SNOWBALL

12 A clue: pig digging
Answer: STIES

13A clue: Someone who could give hugs to the brother?
Answer: SIS

Mini down clues and answers

Index 1D: Noses for many 10-Across (but not Frosty’s!)
Answer: CARROT

Index 2D: Catering coffee dispenser
Answer: URN

3D index: turns into
Answer: BECOME

Hint 4D: Don’t confuse them with horns
Answer: HORNS

Index 5D: CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a connection category
Answer: SODAS

Index 6D: Network that has aired the Grammy Awards since 1973
Answer: CBS

Index 7D: ___ & Jerry’s
Answer: GOOD

Index 11D: GameCube successor
Answer: WII

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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