NYT Mini Crossword Answers January 17th
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Analysis of Crossword Clues & Answers (as of January 17, 2026, 10:07:04):
* 1A: The hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
* Answer: ENCANTO – This is correct. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is a hugely popular song from the Disney animated film Encanto, released in 2021.As of January 2026, Encanto remains a widely recognized and beloved film.
* 3D: Tushes
* Answer: HEINIES – This is a colloquial, and somewhat regional, term for buttocks or rear ends. While it is a valid answer to the clue, it’s informal. It’s still in use as of January 2026, though its prevalence varies geographically.
* 4D: san , city between San Francisco and Palo Alto
* answer: MATEO – INCORRECT. The city between San Francisco and Palo Alto is SAN JOSE. San mateo is near that area, but San Jose is the major city directly between them. this is a factual error in the original source.
* 5D: Private teacher
* Answer: TUTOR – This is correct. A tutor is,by definition,a private teacher. This remains accurate as of January 2026.
* 6D: Complain
* Answer: CARP – This is correct. “Carp” is a verb meaning to find fault or complain. This usage is still current as of January 2026.
* 7D: “Dogs are a best friend”
* Answer: MANS – INCORRECT. The correct answer is MAN’S. The full quote is “Dogs are a man’s best friend.” The possessive form is required. This is a grammatical error in the original source.
Summary of Verification & Corrections:
* Two answers (4D and 7D) were factually incorrect or grammatically flawed. I have provided the correct answers based on established knowledge.
* The remaining answers (1A, 3D, 5D, and 6D) were verified as correct and remain accurate as of January 17, 2026, 10:07:04.
Primary Entity:
The primary entity is the crossword puzzle itself, and by extension, the cultural references within it (Disney’s Encanto, common phrases, and geographical locations).
