The Babygirl (2024)Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024:

Across

How some people like their coffee

• The answer is black.

Book that begins "In the beginning ..."

• The answer is Bible.

Curl up and cuddle

• The answer is spoon.

College consortium with campuses in Buffalo and Binghamton, for short

• The answer is SUNY.

Drink that's steeped

• The answer is tea.

Down

Small gun pellets

• The answer is BBs.

Where to apply chapstick

• The answer is lips.

Header above a LinkedIn bio

• The answer is about.

Personal copy?

• The answer is clone.

Country whose national language is Swahili

• The answer is Kenya.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.