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Word Craze Daily Mini January 7, 2024 Answers

All 27 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

27Clues

3-9Letters

120Total Tiles

1Tied Longest

4.4Avg Letters

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All 27 Answers at a Glance

Tap any answer to jump to its clue.

SCAR 4L ABLE 4L ALLEY 5L RAG 3L POEM 4L CITE 4L GATES 5L BET 3L ART 3L HAZEL 5L TINAFEY 7L INN 3L USER 4L ASSAULTS 8L SAP 3L CLONE 5L ALE 3L REM 3L BRITTLEST 9L LATE 4L EGEST 5L CAREFUL 7L GAZA 4L THINS 5L ANNA 4L TIS 3L YES 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini January 7, 2024 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 27 clues across 120 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are RAG and BET and ART and INN and SAP and ALE and REM and TIS and YES and the longest is BRITTLEST. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 27 clues and an average of 4.4 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. A each open 6 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on January 7, 2024. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

January 7, 2024 - 27 clues

#	Clue	Answer
1	Visible reminder of a battle	SCAR 4 letters
2	Capable of accomplishing tasks	ABLE 4 letters
3	Narrow street between buildings	ALLEY 5 letters
4	Tattered piece of cloth	RAG 3 letters
5	Rhyming literary work	POEM 4 letters
6	Mention as a reference	CITE 4 letters
7	Entrances to enclosed areas	GATES 5 letters
8	Wager on an outcome	BET 3 letters
9	Expression of creativity	ART 3 letters
10	Eye color also found in nuts	HAZEL 5 letters
11	Dance the night away with a tinny partner	TINAFEY 7 letters
12	Home away from home for night-travelers	INN 3 letters
13	One who taps into the virtual world	USER 4 letters
14	Attacks that come in waves	ASSAULTS 8 letters
15	Energy drainer that flows within trees	SAP 3 letters
16	Xerox but for humans	CLONE 5 letters
17	Beer's zesty cousin	ALE 3 letters
18	Sleep stage that fuels dreams	REM 3 letters
19	Most likely to shatter under pressure	BRITTLEST 9 letters
20	Behind schedule, fashionably so	LATE 4 letters
21	Exit through the back door, perhaps	EGEST 5 letters
22	Handle carefully, like a fragile vase	CAREFUL 7 letters
23	Strip of land filled with conflict	GAZA 4 letters
24	Makes the waistline smaller, in a way	THINS 5 letters
25	The girl I met yesterday	ANNA 4 letters
26	'Twas the night before Christmas, for example	TIS 3 letters
27	A positive response	YES 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated

Visible reminder of a battle

SCAR

S C A R

SCAR fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Capable of accomplishing tasks

ABLE

A B L E

ABLE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Narrow street between buildings

ALLEY

A L L E Y

ALLEY fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated L. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
4 distinct

Tattered piece of cloth

RAG

R A G

RAG fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with R, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Rhyming literary work

POEM

P O E M

POEM fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening P is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Mention as a reference

CITE

C I T E

CITE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Entrances to enclosed areas

GATES

G A T E S

GATES fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with G, shared by 1 other answer today.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Wager on an outcome

BET

B E T

BET fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Expression of creativity

ART

A R T

ART fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Eye color also found in nuts

HAZEL

H A Z E L

HAZEL fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening H is unique in today's set.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Dance the night away with a tinny partner

TINAFEY

T I N A F E Y

TINAFEY fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 2 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
7 distinct

Home away from home for night-travelers

INN

I N N

INN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants, with a repeated N. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening I is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
2 distinct

One who taps into the virtual world

USER

U S E R

USER fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening U is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Attacks that come in waves

ASSAULTS

A S S A U L T S

ASSAULTS fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and S. At 8 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

8 letters
3 vowels
5 consonants
5 distinct

Energy drainer that flows within trees

SAP

S A P

SAP fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Xerox but for humans

CLONE

C L O N E

CLONE fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Beer's zesty cousin

ALE

A L E

ALE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Sleep stage that fuels dreams

REM

R E M

REM fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with R, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Most likely to shatter under pressure

BRITTLEST

B R I T T L E S T

BRITTLEST fills 9 tiles - 2 vowels and 7 consonants, with a repeated T. It is the longest answer today - worth leaving until crossing tiles fill in a few letters. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

9 letters
2 vowels
7 consonants
7 distinct

Behind schedule, fashionably so

LATE

L A T E

LATE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening L is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Exit through the back door, perhaps

EGEST

E G E S T

EGEST fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening E is unique in today's set.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
4 distinct

Handle carefully, like a fragile vase

CAREFUL

C A R E F U L

CAREFUL fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
7 distinct

Strip of land filled with conflict

GAZA

G A Z A

GAZA fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated A. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with G, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
3 distinct

Makes the waistline smaller, in a way

THINS

T H I N S

THINS fills 5 tiles - 1 vowel and 4 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 2 other answers today.

5 letters
1 vowel
4 consonants
5 distinct

The girl I met yesterday

ANNA

A N N A

ANNA fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated A and N. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
2 distinct

'Twas the night before Christmas, for example

TIS

T I S

TIS fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with T, shared by 2 other answers today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

A positive response

YES

Y E S

YES fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening Y is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

1
Start with the shortest clues
Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.
2
Count the tile slots before you commit
Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.
3
Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals
A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.
4
Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled
Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.
5
Commit early, correct fast
On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the January 7, 2024 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for January 7, 2024?

The January 7, 2024 Daily Mini has 27 clues across 120 total letter tiles.

What is the longest answer in the January 7, 2024 Daily Mini?

BRITTLEST is the longest at 9 letters.

What is the shortest answer in the January 7, 2024 Daily Mini?

RAG and BET and ART and INN and SAP and ALE and REM and TIS and YES all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.

How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?

The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.

Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?

Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.

What time does the Daily Mini reset?

The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.

How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?

Today's 27 Mini clues contain 120 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 9 letters per answer.

Who compiles these answers?

The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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About This Puzzle

How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

Every set is verified against the tile slots shown in the app before the page is published.

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