Keep full, as shelves

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 “Keep full, as shelves” in the New York Times Mini crossword is STOCK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 11, 2026 at 3-Down. 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.

“Keep full, as shelves” answer

STOCK (5 letters)

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Why the answer is STOCK

STOCK is the 5-letter solution that fits "Keep full, as shelves" in the NYT Mini crossword on January 11, 2026 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does STOCK mean?

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

(noun)

  • the goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop or warehouse and available for sale or distribution
  • the capital raised by a company or corporation through the issue and subscription of shares
  • liquid made by cooking bones, meat, fish, or vegetables slowly in water, used as a basis for the preparation of soup, gravy, or sauces

When else has “Keep full, as shelves” 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) → STOCK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Keep full, as shelves”?

The answer is STOCK, 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 “Keep full, as shelves”?

5 letters: STOCK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 11, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Keep full, as shelves” 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?

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