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.OK, I knew I was going to enjoy today's New York Times Mini Crossword when the very first clue made me laugh. I'll try not to give away the answer, but it's the funniest utensil that exists -- and darn handy, too. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And 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, Connections: Sports Edition 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. 10, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Hybrid utensil popularized by Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 1970sAnswer: SPORK6A clue: Cassowary's clawAnswer: TALON7A clue: Genre with a "subs vs. dubs" debate (subtitles vs. dubbed dialogue)Answer: ANIME8A clue: OpponentAnswer: RIVAL9A clue: Feature of a scratch-and-sniff stickerAnswer: SCENTMini down clues and answers1D clue: There are seven in the Big DipperAnswer: STARS2D clue: Freak outAnswer: PANIC3D clue: Sliced, black pizza toppingAnswer: OLIVE4D clue: Times New ___ (typeface)Answer: ROMAN5D clue: Prepared to propose, perhapsAnswer: KNELTHow 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.