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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for January 30, 2026.
Mini of clues and answers
1 A clue: “surface Gear” channel
Answer: BBC
4 A sign: Announcement that causes travelers to groan
Answer: DELAY
6 An indication: BETWEEN on a drum kit, usually
Answer: COLOR
7 A clue: Political staff
Answer: AIDES
8 An indication: low line number
Answer: NET
Mini down clue and answer
1D clue: French-speaking country in West Africa
Answer: BENIN
2D clue: Sharp side of the sword
Answer: BLADE
3D clue: This text mark: ^
Answer: CARET
4D indicator: nothing-leans on political org.
Answer: DSA
5D clue: “TRUE it’s you!”
Answer: YES
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