Looking forthe most recentMini Crossword answer?Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles.I just saw the movie Wicked last night, so the 8 Across clue came pretty easily to me. But if you don't know the film or how one of the lead actresses spells her name, you might not get that one. If you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visitCNET's NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini CrosswordLet's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 3, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Just go with it!Answer: FLOW5A clue: Buenos ___, ArgentinaAnswer: AIRES7A clue: Group of conspiratorsAnswer: CABAL8A clue: "Wicked" star CynthiaAnswer: ERIVO9A clue: Irish ___, dish that might be made with a pint of GuinnessAnswer: STEWMini down clues and answers1D clue: Confront, as factsAnswer: FACE2D clue: You can't trust their storiesAnswer: LIARS3D clue: Move like a planetAnswer: ORBIT4D clue: Salon job involving hair extensionsAnswer: WEAVE6D clue: Not busy, business-wiseAnswer: SLOWHow to play more Mini CrosswordsThe New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day's Mini Crossword for free, but you'll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.