The Mini is a bite-sized model of The New York Occasions‘ revered every day crossword. Whereas the crossword is a lengthier expertise that requires each data and persistence to finish, The Mini is a wholly completely different vibe.
With solely a handful of clues to reply, the every day puzzle doubles as a speed-running check for a lot of who play it.
So, when a tough clue disrupts a participant’s circulate, it may be irritating! If you end up stumped enjoying The Mini — very like with Wordle and Connections — we’ve you coated.
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Listed below are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025:
Throughout
It has a trunk
Kentucky senator ___ Paul
They’ve branches
Nowhere to be discovered
It has a trunk and branches
Down
One thing that is carried whereas portaging, maybe
___ breaker, basketball transfer that causes the defender to fall over
Two in a fork?: Abbr.
Sound that imitates a lion or dinosaur
Image within the night time sky over Gotham
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Gaming
Mini Crossword
