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Word Craze Daily Mini January 25, 2026 Answers

All 26 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

26Clues

3-9Letters

125Total Tiles

1Tied Longest

4.8Avg Letters

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All 26 Answers at a Glance

Tap any answer to jump to its clue.

SPARROW 7L TUB 3L ARISE 5L ERA 3L DANCE 5L PENCIL 6L CRY 3L STORAGE 7L PANELED 7L AREA 4L NAAN 4L TODDLER 7L STEP 4L PURE 4L ABANDONED 9L RADICAL 7L ORAL 4L WIN 3L WEE 3L SCAR 4L CEDAR 5L YOUNG 5L SPAT 4L TARO 4L READ 4L GENE 4L

The Word Craze Daily Mini January 25, 2026 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 26 clues across 125 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are TUB and ERA and CRY and WIN and WEE and the longest is ABANDONED. 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 26 clues and an average of 4.8 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. S each open 5 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 25, 2026. 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 25, 2026 - 26 clues

#	Clue	Answer
1	Small brown bird often seen in urban areas	SPARROW 7 letters
2	Bubble bath spot	TUB 3 letters
3	Come to the surface	ARISE 5 letters
4	Historical period of time	ERA 3 letters
5	To move your body to the sound of music	DANCE 5 letters
6	One may be seen behind an ear	PENCIL 6 letters
7	Burst into tears	CRY 3 letters
8	Place to put things	STORAGE 7 letters
9	Covered or decorated with panels, often referring to walls or doors	PANELED 7 letters
10	Region, neighborhood, zone	AREA 4 letters
11	A type of soft, leavened flatbread commonly found in South Asian cuisine	NAAN 4 letters
12	Beginning walker	TODDLER 7 letters
13	"That's one small ____ for man..."	STEP 4 letters
14	Not mixed with anything else	PURE 4 letters
15	Left behind; deserted	ABANDONED 9 letters
16	Politically extreme	RADICAL 7 letters
17	Not written, as an exam	ORAL 4 letters
18	Taste victory	WIN 3 letters
19	Teensy	WEE 3 letters
20	Mark left on the skin after an injury	SCAR 4 letters
21	The fragrant wood of this tree is often used for closets and chests	CEDAR 5 letters
22	In the springtime of life	YOUNG 5 letters
23	Minor disagreement	SPAT 4 letters
24	Source of poi	TARO 4 letters
25	Spend time with a book	READ 4 letters
26	Heredity unit	GENE 4 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated

Small brown bird often seen in urban areas

SPARROW

S P A R R O W

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

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
6 distinct

Bubble bath spot

TUB

T U B

TUB 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

Come to the surface

ARISE

A R I S E

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

5 letters
3 vowels
2 consonants
5 distinct

Historical period of time

ERA

E R A

ERA 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 E is unique in today's set.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

To move your body to the sound of music

DANCE

D A N C E

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

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

One may be seen behind an ear

PENCIL

P E N C I L

PENCIL fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 2 other answers today.

6 letters
2 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

Burst into tears

CRY

C R Y

CRY fills 3 tiles - 0 vowels and 3 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with C, shared by 1 other answer today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

3 letters
0 vowels
3 consonants
3 distinct

Place to put things

STORAGE

S T O R A G E

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

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
7 distinct

Covered or decorated with panels, often referring to walls or doors

PANELED

P A N E L E D

PANELED fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 2 other answers today. It closes on -ED.

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

Region, neighborhood, zone

AREA

A R E A

AREA fills 4 tiles - 3 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated A. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today.

4 letters
3 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

A type of soft, leavened flatbread commonly found in South Asian cuisine

NAAN

N A A N

NAAN fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated N and A. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening N is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
2 distinct

Beginning walker

TODDLER

T O D D L E R

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

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
6 distinct

"That's one small ____ for man..."

STEP

S T E P

STEP 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 4 other answers today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Not mixed with anything else

PURE

P U R E

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

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Left behind; deserted

ABANDONED

A B A N D O N E D

ABANDONED fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated A and N and D. It is the longest answer today - worth leaving until crossing tiles fill in a few letters. It opens with A, shared by 2 other answers today. It closes on -ED.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
6 distinct

Politically extreme

RADICAL

R A D I C A L

RADICAL 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 R, shared by 1 other answer today.

7 letters
3 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

Not written, as an exam

ORAL

O R A L

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

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Taste victory

WIN

W I N

WIN 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 W, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Teensy

WEE

W E E

WEE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated E. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with W, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
2 distinct

Mark left on the skin after an injury

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 4 other answers today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

The fragrant wood of this tree is often used for closets and chests

CEDAR

C E D A R

CEDAR 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 1 other answer today.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

In the springtime of life

YOUNG

Y O U N G

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

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Minor disagreement

SPAT

S P A T

SPAT 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 4 other answers today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Source of poi

TARO

T A R O

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

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Spend time with a book

READ

R E A D

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

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Heredity unit

GENE

G E N E

GENE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening G is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
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 25, 2026 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for January 25, 2026?

The January 25, 2026 Daily Mini has 26 clues across 125 total letter tiles.

What is the longest answer in the January 25, 2026 Daily Mini?

ABANDONED is the longest at 9 letters.

What is the shortest answer in the January 25, 2026 Daily Mini?

TUB and ERA and CRY and WIN and WEE 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 26 Mini clues contain 125 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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