Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for January 5

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was one of the easiest yet, I think. I was a bit confused by the 8 Across clue – They rolled in annoyance – but it seemed obvious once I filled in a few letters. Read on for all the 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

1Hint: What is “verb” or “adjective”, confused
Answer: NOUN

5 A hint: At the ___ (free)
Answer: HOME

6 A clue: one who holds a deed
Answer: OWNERS

7A hint: Large in scope, like a photographic lens
Answer: MACRO

8 A hint: they are rolling in annoyance
Answer: EYES

Mini down clues and answers

Clue 1D: “You’ve got to be kidding me!”
Answer: VANGUARD

Index 2D: Unit equals about 28 grams
Answer: OUNCES

3D Index: App Clients
Answer: USERS

Index 4D: infamous Roman emperor
Answer: BLACK

Index 5D: Where the heart is, they say
Answer: HOME

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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