【Her PS Partner】

The Her PS PartnerMini 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 Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Across

Worked in Microsoft Word

• The answer is Typed.

With 14-Across, comedy writer who takes a road trip with Will Ferrell in a 2024 Netflix documentary

• The answer is Harper.

Pseudonyms

• The answer is Aliases.

Director Burton

• The answer is Tim.

"Oh, there ___ again!"

• The answer is I go.

10-legged marine crustacean

• The answer is Sea crab.

See 6-Across

• The answer is Steele.

Like the firstborn of two children

• The answer is Elder.

Down

"___ all there is to it!"

• The answer is Thats.

Ivy Leaguers in Connecticut

• The answer is Yalies.

Man or mandrill

• The answer is Primate.

Org. concerned with clean air and water

• The answer is EPA.

Wished for

• The answer is Desired.

Lavishly entertain (with)

• The answer is Regale.

Not drinking any alcohol

• The answer is Sober.

Collectible cartoon image sold at Disney World

• The answer is Cel.

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