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Mini crossword answers for December 26, 2025

Mini Crossword · December 26, 2025 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with M
  • 6 starts with I
  • 7 starts with L
  • 8 starts with D
  • 9 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Furry and green, say MOSSY
  • 6 Across: State known for its potatoes IDAHO
  • 7 Across: Like a faithful friend LOYAL
  • 8 Across: Had a beverage DRANK
  • 9 Across: Pronoun frequently paired with "her" SHE
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with M
  • 2 starts with O
  • 3 starts with S
  • 4 starts with S
  • 5 starts with Y
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Not spicy, as salsa MILD
  • 2 Down: Reasons for wrinkled noses ODORS
  • 3 Down: Words from a doctor checking your tonsils SAYAH
  • 4 Down: Comedian Gillis SHANE
  • 5 Down: Part of an egg used to make hollandaise sauce YOLK
Show the solved grid
1M2O3S4S5Y6IDAHO7LOYAL8DRANK9SHE

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