NYT Mini Crossword - January 27, 2026

1. Bit of clothing for a snowman

6. "___ is just another defense against the universe": Mel Brooks

7. Say without saying

8. River whose basin spans 11 countries

9. Opposite of WSW

1. Excel

2. Spice in curry powder

3. More than enough

4. Queen Elizabeth I or II, for Helen Mirren

5. Cook in oil