NYT Mini Crossword Answers Revealed for January 30

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Times Mini Crossword for January 30 has been solved, offering a quick mental challenge for word game enthusiasts. The Mini Crossword, a condensed version of the newspaper’s classic crossword, features a five-by-five grid with clues ranging from pop culture to geology.

The puzzle, which is free to play on the NYT Games app, included clues such as ‘Soft rock’ (TALC), ‘First-string squad’ (A-TEAM), and ‘Fiona Apple and Tracy Chapman, vocally’ (ALTOS). Players also tackled ‘Florida’s so-called Cigar City’ (TAMPA) and ‘Brief role in a movie’ (CAMEO).

Kris Holt, a Forbes contributor and video game writer, shared his experience with the puzzle. ‘It took me 1:22 to complete today’s NYT Mini,’ Holt said. ‘I struggled slightly with this one, especially with 8 Across, which I initially thought was ‘paper.’’

The Mini Crossword is part of the NYT Games collection, which includes Wordle, Connections, and Strands. While the current day’s puzzle is free, access to the archives requires a subscription to the Times Games section.

Gael Cooper, a CNET editor and pop-culture expert, also weighed in on the puzzle. ‘When I was in college, people said geology was easy. ‘Rocks For Jocks,’ they called it,’ Cooper said. ‘Today’s Mini had some stumpers for me, but maybe you can rock out.’

For those seeking hints or guidance, the NYT Games website offers daily answers and tips for solving the Mini Crossword and other puzzles. The Mini Crossword continues to be a popular daily challenge for word game fans, blending quick gameplay with clever clues.