Daily Mini — Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Daily Mini - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Across

1.Disappointed grunts

4.Younger Than Springtime girl et al.

6.__ once (in unison)

7.River and basin important to France and Germany.

8.Hearst-napping org.

Down

1.Venomous lizards of the Southwestern U.S., familiarly

2.Unlike gummy bears, under Islamic dietary law

3.___ Zagora (Bulgarian city)

4.What I sing when I don't know the words, which is often

5.Some lines on a map: Abbr.

Solving Tools

Across

1.Disappointed grunts

4.Younger Than Springtime girl et al.

6.__ once (in unison)

7.River and basin important to France and Germany.

8.Hearst-napping org.

Down

1.Venomous lizards of the Southwestern U.S., familiarly

2.Unlike gummy bears, under Islamic dietary law

3.___ Zagora (Bulgarian city)

4.What I sing when I don't know the words, which is often

5.Some lines on a map: Abbr.

Solving Tools

About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Wednesday, January 21, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:

• Grid: 5x5
• Across clues: 5
• Down clues: 5
• Published: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

• Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
• Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
• Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
• Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes

Today's Mini Crossword

Daily Mini — Wednesday, January 21, 2026