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The Watch Flesh Clerk Who Shoves You Up And Down OnlineMini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, January 4, 2025:

Across

Baby polar bear

• The answer is Cub.

Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats

• The answer is Hares.

Material for Frosty's pipe

• The answer is Corncob.

"I'm fr-fr-freezing!"

• The answer is Brr.

Poem of high praise

• The answer is Ode.

Frosty, e.g.

• The answer is Snowman.

Pigs' digs

• The answer is Sties.

Someone who might give bro hugs?

• The answer is Sis.

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Down

Noses for many a 10-Across (but not Frosty's!)

• The answer is Carrots.

Caterer's coffee dispenser

• The answer is Urn.

Turns into

• The answer is Becomes.

Don't confuse them with antlers

• The answer is Horns.

CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections category

• The answer is Sodas.

Network that's aired the Grammy Awards since 1973

• The answer is CBS.

___ & Jerry's

• The answer is Ben

GameCub successor

• The answer is Wii

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