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Here are the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword for January 16, 2026, as provided in the text:
Across
* 1A: HBO
* 4A: POOL
* 5A: FLOOD
* 6A: LUCK
* 7A: UGH
Down
* 1D: HOOCH
* 2D: BOOK
* 3D: OLD
* 4D: PLUG
* 5D: FLU