Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: January 27, 2025
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| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Gold medalist Ledecky | KATIE |
| Cellphone pop-up | ALERT |
| What gamblers and actors study | LINES |
| Wood traditionally used for black piano keys | EBONY |
| Anger | IRE |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Salad green derived from wild mustard | KALE |
| Cover story told in court | ALIBI |
| Choir member | TENOR |
| ___ Adler, character who outsmarted Sherlock Holmes | IRENE |
| Site that dubs itself “the global marketplace for unique and creative goods” | ETSY |
Gold medalist Ledecky
KATIE: Katie Ledecky, an Olympic swimming champion.
Cellphone pop-up
ALERT: A notification or warning on a phone.
What gamblers and actors study
LINES: Refers to betting lines for gamblers and script lines for actors.
Wood traditionally used for black piano keys
EBONY: A dense black wood used for piano keys and other instruments.
Anger
IRE: A synonym for anger or wrath.
Salad green derived from wild mustard
KALE: A leafy green vegetable, popular in salads.
Cover story told in court
ALIBI: A defense claim of being elsewhere during a crime.
Choir member
TENOR: A male singer with a high vocal range.
___ Adler, character who outsmarted Sherlock Holmes
IRENE: Irene Adler, a clever character from Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories.
Site that dubs itself “the global marketplace for unique and creative goods”
ETSY: An online marketplace for handmade, vintage, and creative items.