The Mini Answers NYT - January 17, 2024

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• Sound of a Slack message Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  PING

• Greek god of war Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  ARES

• Director Guillermo del ___ Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  TORO

• Backbone Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  SPINE

• "Put ___ in it," advice for solving four answers in this puzzle Crossword Clue

  Reveal Answer

  APIN