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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, Mini Crossword is a fun substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you can finish it in minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. And if you can use the hints and tips to solve every day, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
Mini Crossword is one of many games in the Times games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle tips page.
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Completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 8, 2024.
Mini across clues and answers
1 Clue: Watering can be seen
Answer: SPOUT
5 Track: “Bar Song (___)” (2024 #1 hit by Shaboozey)
Answer: TIPSY
7Clues: Delete, as an accessory
Answer: USEUP
8Clues: Handrail in a ballet studio
Answer: BARRE
9Clues: Clicking securities
Answer: SNAPS
Small clues and answers
1D clue: Incomplete Wikipedia entry
Answer: STUBS
2D clue: Italian citizen near the Leaning Tower
Answer: PISAN
3D clue: Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” single
Answer: OPERA
4D Track: Hold tight
Answer: USURP
5D clue: Using the keyboard
Answer: TYPES
How to play multiple Mini Crosswords
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