Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 22.

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The Across clues in the NYT Mini Crossword were pretty easy today. I love when that happens, because then it doesn’t matter if I don’t know the Down clues — the letters fill themselves in. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our general Mini Crossword tips.

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Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Material made by melting sand
Answer: GLASS

6A clue: It’s to your left when facing the sunrise
Answer: NORTH

7A clue: One in a cast
Answer: ACTOR

8A clue: Say “This isn’t fair!,” say
Answer: WHINE

9A clue: Look for
Answer: SEEK

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chew like a beaver
Answer: GNAW

2D clue: Scottish bodies of water
Answer: LOCHS

3D clue: “The Sopranos” restauranteur
Answer: ARTIE

4D clue: Object slid across a curling rink
Answer: STONE

5D clue: He tells Donkey “Ogres are like onions”
Answer: SHREK

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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