The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
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Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, December 21, 2024:
Across
Zap with a beam of light
___ solstice, the shortest day of the year
100 years
100 years, for Jimmy Carter
Roll with it!
Sports newbies
Like each day relative to the day before it, for the next six months
Eugene V. ___, five-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America
Down
First blank on a form, maybe
Unwanted crawler on a kitchen counter
Prepares for a test
More spooky
“Everything cool between us?”
Some loaves of bread … or a homophone for what they do in the oven
Astronomer Sagan whose papers are archived in the Library of Congress
Spy org. in “Bridge of Spies”
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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
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