Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 5 – CNET

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was one of the easier ones of late, I thought. I was a little mixed up by the 8 Across clue — They’re rolled in annoyance — but it seemed obvious once I filled in a few more letters. Read on for all the answers. If you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: What “verb” or “adjective” is, confusingly
Answer: NOUN

5A clue: On the ___ (free)
Answer: HOUSE

6A clue: One holding a deed
Answer: OWNER

7A clue: Large in scope, as a photography lens
Answer: MACRO

8A clue: They’re rolled in annoyance
Answer: EYES

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “You’ve got to be kidding!”
Answer: NOWAY

2D clue: Unit equal to roughly 28 grams
Answer: OUNCE

3D clue: App customers
Answer: USERS

4D clue: Infamous Roman emperor
Answer: NERO

5D clue: Where the heart is, it’s said
Answer: HOME

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