The Mini serves as a scaled-down edition of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the full crossword presents a more extensive challenge that requires knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers an entirely distinct experience.
Featuring just a handful of clues, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players.
Encountering a tricky clue that disrupts a player’s flow can be frustrating! If you get stuck on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have solutions available for you.
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Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025:
Across
Many a participant in the 2025 “6-7” phenomenon
The answer is Kid.
Like 2025, to French speakers?
The answer is Fini.
The final one was issued in 2025
The answer is Penny.
The O’s found in XOXO
The answer is Hugs.
“Real” identifiers became mandatory in 2025
The answer is IDs.
Down
No ___ (2025 demonstration)
The answer is Kings.
Accommodations for travelers
The answer is Inns.
Home improvement abbreviations.
The answer is DIY.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a notable one
The answer is Feud.
The 2025 Super Bowl-winning Eagles, displayed on scoreboards
The answer is Phi.
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