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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was a toughie for me. If you’ve seen, or are familiar with, a newish Will Ferrell road trip movie, you’ll know at least two of the answers. But if you’re stumped, read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 18, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Worked in Microsoft Word
Answer: TYPED
6A clue: With 14-Across, comedy writer who takes a road trip with Will Ferrell in a 2024 Netflix documentary
Answer: HARPER
8A clue: Pseudonyms
Answer: ALIASES
10A clue: Director Burton
Answer: TIM
11A clue: “Oh, there ___ again!”
Answer: IGO
12A clue: 10-legged marine crustacean
Answer: SEACRAB
14A clue: See 6-Across
Answer: STEELE
15A clue: Like the firstborn of two children
Answer: ELDER
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “___ all there is to it!”
Answer: THATS
2D clue: Ivy Leaguers in Connecticut
Answer: YALIES
3D clue: Man or mandrill
Answer: PRIMATES
4D clue: Org. concerned with clean air and water
Answer: EPA
5D clue: Wished for
Answer: DESIRED
7D clue: Lavishly entertain (with)
Answer: REGALE
9D clue: Not drinking any alcohol
Answer: SOBER
13D clue: Collectible cartoon image sold at Disney World
Answer: CEL
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