Cuddle closely

Latest answer — January 11, 2026

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This clue's Sunday, January 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Memorable feature of the "V-J Day in Times Square" photo
  2. 5Opposite of pro
  3. 6Cuddle closely
  4. 7Totally awesome, informally
  5. 8Chance for a dog (and human) to stretch their legs

Down

  1. 1Greek "K"
  2. 2How latkes are cooked
  3. 3Keep full, as shelves
  4. 4Moral transgression
  5. 6Use a needle and thread

The answer to “Cuddle closely” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SPOON — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 11, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Cuddle closely” answer

SPOON (5 letters)

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Why the answer is SPOON

SPOON is the 5-letter solution that fits "Cuddle closely" in the NYT Mini crossword on January 11, 2026 (6-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SPOON mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SPOON is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
  • a thing resembling a spoon in shape

When else has “Cuddle closely” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

January 11, 2026 (most recent) → SPOON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cuddle closely”?

The answer is SPOON, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cuddle closely”?

5 letters: SPOON.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 11, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Cuddle closely” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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