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Word Craze Daily Mini January 14, 2024 Answers

All 24 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

24Clues
3-9Letters
126Total Tiles
5Tied Longest
5.3Avg Letters

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All 24 Answers at a Glance

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BAGHDAD 7L CAR 3L LID 3L ARGO 4L CORA 4L ROE 3L AUNTY 5L JUNGLEGYM 9L ACTUP 5L SPA 3L CHIN 4L DIOR 4L KEN 3L DOE 3L SATCHEL 7L BAROUCHES 9L ARGENTINA 9L ALONGSIDE 9L DIRTYPOOL 9L CARJACK 7L DAYMARE 7L CUE 3L ALP 3L GUN 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini January 14, 2024 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 24 clues across 126 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are CAR and LID and ROE and SPA and KEN and DOE and CUE and ALP and GUN and the longest are JUNGLEGYM and BAROUCHES and ARGENTINA and ALONGSIDE and DIRTYPOOL. 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 24 clues and an average of 5.3 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 14, 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 14, 2024 - 24 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Ancient city on the banks of the Tigris BAGHDAD 7 letters
2 Four-wheeled mode of transportation CAR 3 letters
3 Cover on top of a can LID 3 letters
4 Ship that went on a perilous voyage ARGO 4 letters
5 John’s grandmother, for instance CORA 4 letters
6 Fish eggs found in sushi rolls ROE 3 letters
7 Relative who spoils you with treats and gifts AUNTY 5 letters
8 Playground structure for little adventurers JUNGLEGYM 9 letters
9 Misbehave in a boisterous manner ACTUP 5 letters
10 Place to relax and pamper yourself SPA 3 letters
11 Part of the face that may rest in one's hand while thinking CHIN 4 letters
12 Iconic fashion designer whose initials spell out the brand DIOR 4 letters
13 Barbie’s longtime companion and love interest KEN 3 letters
14 Female deer left in a confusing maze of trees DOE 3 letters
15 Carry this bag and avoid chaos at school SATCHEL 7 letters
16 Old carriages from when horses ruled the road BAROUCHES 9 letters
17 Land of tango, gauchos, and Messi's birth ARGENTINA 9 letters
18 Beside the river, we walked by the water ALONGSIDE 9 letters
19 Filthy swimming spot, needing a thorough cleaning DIRTYPOOL 9 letters
20 Steal a vehicle by force, which might lack ethics CARJACK 7 letters
21 A disturbing dream that visits you during daylight DAYMARE 7 letters
22 Pool player's stick, pointing to victory CUE 3 letters
23 Mountain peak where cows graze in Switzerland's beauty ALP 3 letters
24 Weapon that may leave a mark GUN 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Ancient city on the banks of the Tigris
BAGHDAD
B A G H D A D

BAGHDAD fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and D. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
2
Four-wheeled mode of transportation
CAR
C A R

CAR 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 C, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
3
Cover on top of a can
LID
L I D

LID 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 L is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
4
Ship that went on a perilous voyage
ARGO
A R G O

ARGO 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
5
John’s grandmother, for instance
CORA
C O R A

CORA 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 4 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
6
Fish eggs found in sushi rolls
ROE
R O E

ROE 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. Its opening R is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
7
Relative who spoils you with treats and gifts
AUNTY
A U N T Y

AUNTY fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. 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
  • 5 distinct
8
Playground structure for little adventurers
JUNGLEGYM
J U N G L E G Y M

JUNGLEGYM fills 9 tiles - 2 vowels and 7 consonants, with a repeated G. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening J is unique in today's set.

  • 9 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 7 consonants
  • 8 distinct
9
Misbehave in a boisterous manner
ACTUP
A C T U P

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

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
10
Place to relax and pamper yourself
SPA
S P A

SPA 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
11
Part of the face that may rest in one's hand while thinking
CHIN
C H I N

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

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
12
Iconic fashion designer whose initials spell out the brand
DIOR
D I O R

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

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
13
Barbie’s longtime companion and love interest
KEN
K E N

KEN 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 K is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
14
Female deer left in a confusing maze of trees
DOE
D O E

DOE 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 D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
15
Carry this bag and avoid chaos at school
SATCHEL
S A T C H E L

SATCHEL fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
16
Old carriages from when horses ruled the road
BAROUCHES
B A R O U C H E S

BAROUCHES fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 9 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 9 distinct
17
Land of tango, gauchos, and Messi's birth
ARGENTINA
A R G E N T I N A

ARGENTINA fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and N. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

  • 9 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
18
Beside the river, we walked by the water
ALONGSIDE
A L O N G S I D E

ALONGSIDE fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with A, shared by 5 other answers today.

  • 9 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 9 distinct
19
Filthy swimming spot, needing a thorough cleaning
DIRTYPOOL
D I R T Y P O O L

DIRTYPOOL fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated O. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 9 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 8 distinct
20
Steal a vehicle by force, which might lack ethics
CARJACK
C A R J A C K

CARJACK fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated C and A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
21
A disturbing dream that visits you during daylight
DAYMARE
D A Y M A R E

DAYMARE fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated A. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
22
Pool player's stick, pointing to victory
CUE
C U E

CUE 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 C, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
23
Mountain peak where cows graze in Switzerland's beauty
ALP
A L P

ALP 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
24
Weapon that may leave a mark
GUN
G U N

GUN 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 G 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 14, 2024 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for January 14, 2024?
The January 14, 2024 Daily Mini has 24 clues across 126 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the January 14, 2024 Daily Mini?
JUNGLEGYM and BAROUCHES and ARGENTINA and ALONGSIDE and DIRTYPOOL are all tied at 9 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the January 14, 2024 Daily Mini?
CAR and LID and ROE and SPA and KEN and DOE and CUE and ALP and GUN 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 24 Mini clues contain 126 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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