NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 10, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, January 10, 2025: Across Hybrid utensil popularized by Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 1970s The answer is Spork. Cassowary's claw The answer is Talon. Genre with a "subs vs. dubs" debate (subtitles vs. dubbed dialogue) The answer is Anime. Opponent The answer is Rival. Feature of a scratch-and-sniff sticker The answer is Scent. SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 10, 2025 Down There are seven in the Big Dipper The answer is Stars. Freak out The answer is Panic. Sliced, black pizza topping The answer is Olive. Times New ___ (typeface) The answer is Roman. Prepared to propose, perhaps The answer is Knelt. If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more. Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands. Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.