The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. Unlike the longer daily crossword, The Mini is a quicker and more concise puzzle experience that tests speed rather than depth of knowledge.
With only a few clues to solve, The Mini appeals to those who enjoy speed-running puzzles.
If you ever feel stuck while playing The Mini — similar to Wordle and Connections — don’t worry, we’ve got 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 21, 2024
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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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
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