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.Some wintery clues in today's crossword, whether or not it's snowy 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 one clue references another NYT puzzle, Connections -- we have the answers for that every dayas well. Read on for Mini Crossword hints and answers. 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. 4, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Baby polar bearAnswer: CUB4A clue: Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coatsAnswer: HARES6A clue: Material for Frosty's pipeAnswer: CORNCOB8A clue: "I'm fr-fr-freezing!"Answer: BRR9A clue: Poem of high praiseAnswer: ODE10A clue: Frosty, e.g.Answer: SNOWMAN12A clue: Pigs' digsAnswer: STIES13A clue: Someone who might give bro hugs?Answer: SISMini down clues and answers1D clue: Noses for many a 10-Across (but not Frosty's!)Answer: CARROTS2D clue: Caterer's coffee dispenserAnswer: URN3D clue: Turns intoAnswer: BECOMES4D clue: Don't confuse them with antlersAnswer: HORNS5D clue: CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections categoryAnswer: SODAS6D clue: Network that's aired the Grammy Awards since 1973Answer: CBS7D clue: ___ & Jerry'sAnswer: BEN11D clue: GameCube successorAnswer: WIIHow 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.