Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 7

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So the very first clue today tripped me up. Do … other people know what Man in Business Suit Levitating is? I had no idea. A Salvador Dalí painting? A Wes Anderson movie? An obscure novel translated from the French? Anyway, I know NOW. But it sure slowed me down today. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And 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: Man in Business Suit Levitating, for one
Answer: EMOJI

6A clue: Took a nap
Answer: DOZED

7A clue: Flying solo
Answer: ALONE

8A clue: Graphic novel style for “One Piece,” the best-selling of its kind
Answer: MANGA

9A clue: Genuine
Answer: REAL

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Dutch cheese that’s “made backward,” per a joke
Answer: EDAM

2D clue: Grinding tooth
Answer: MOLAR

3D clue: Gas made of three oxygen atoms
Answer: OZONE

4D clue: Game that might end if you accidentally bump the table
Answer: JENGA

5D clue: Like the best-case scenario
Answer: IDEAL

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