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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Jan. 8, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Donate
Answer: GIVE

5A clue: Piece of equipment in curling or Quidditch
Answer: BROOM

6A clue: Tidbit of information
Answer: DATUM

7A clue: Prone to daydreaming
Answer: SPACY

8A clue: Athletic shorts fabric
Answer: MESH

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Flavor of a purple lollipop**
Answer: GRAPE**

2D clue: Greek letter I's**
Answer: IOTAS**

3D clue: Go to bat (for)**
Answer: VOUCH**

4D clue: Award with Daytime and Primetime categories**
Answer: EMMY**

5D clue: Erotic practice in "Fifty Shades of Grey," for short**
Answer: BDSM**

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