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**NYT Mini Clues And Answers For Saturday, January 4**
For those seeking assistance with today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to provide a helping hand by sharing the clues and answers for Saturday, January 4.
Before we dive into the solutions, let me brief you on the rules of this engaging crossword puzzle. The game is designed as a quick and dirty version of the New York Times’ larger crossword puzzles. It’s available on their website or mobile app, free to play but requiring an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Now, without further ado, let’s get started with the answers for this particular puzzle.
**NYT Mini Across Answers**
1 Across: Baby polar bear — CUB
4 Across: Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats — HARES
6 Across: Material for Frosty’s pipe — CORNCOB
8 Across: “I’m fr-fr-freezing!” — BRR
9 Across: Poem of high praise — ODE
10 Across: Frosty, e.g. — SNOWMAN
12 Across: Pigs’ digs — STIES
13 Across: Someone who might give bro hugs? — SIS
**NYT Mini Down Answers**
1 Down: Noses for many a 10-Across (but not Frosty’s!) — CARROTS
2 Down: Caterer’s coffee dispenser — URN
3 Down: Turns into — BECOMES
4 Down: Don’t confuse them with antlers — HORNS
5 Down: CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections category — SODAS
6 Down: Network that’s aired the Grammy Awards since 1973 — CBS
7 Down: ___ & Jerry’s — BEN
11 Down: GameCube successor — WII
In conclusion, solving this puzzle took me approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. While it presented some challenges, particularly with 4 Across initially stumping me, I’m pleased to have completed it within a decent timeframe.
I’d like to attribute my relatively quick completion time to getting the correct answer for 2 Down, which in turn helped unlock several other answers. Additionally, having previously encountered similar words in a Connections category also aided my progress at 5 Down.
It’s worth noting that some answers seem like filler material, intended merely to fill out the grid rather than being particularly meaningful or challenging. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the experience and hope this article has been informative and helpful for those seeking assistance with today’s puzzle.
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Source: www.forbes.com
