The **Daily Mini Crossword** is a beloved choice among the numerous captivating [daily word games](https://games.mashable.com/category/daily) available on Mashable. Co-created with [Arkadium](https://www.arkadium.com/), this compact crossword provides a swift yet demanding puzzle challenge, ideal for avid crossword enthusiasts.
However, don’t let the complexity spoil your enjoyment! If you get stuck on a challenging clue, you can find the solutions right here to keep your gameplay on track.
After you finish the Mini Crossword, check out the extensive range of other word games on Mashable, including the comprehensive [Daily Crossword](https://games.mashable.com/games/daily-crossword). And if you’re engaging with trending puzzles like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-9-2024), [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-9), or [Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-9), Mashable provides you with useful hints and answers.
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### Clues and Answers for the Daily Mini Crossword (Monday, December 9, 2024):
#### Across
– **Aquatic invasive species**: **Carp**
– **Where to hear an aria**: **Opera**
– **Keeping for future use**: **Saving**
– **Aftershock**: **Tremor**
– **Lifework**: **Trade**
– **Used a Breathalyzer**: **Blew**
#### Down
– **Kind of control**: **Cost**
– **Not together**: **Apart**
– **Studio effect**: **Reverb**
– **Instincts**: **Primal**
– **Positive end**: **Anode**
– **The Grinch’s small heart ____ 3 sizes**: **Grew**
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### Featured Video:
**The Wordle Strategy Used by the New York Times’ Head of Games**
Watch this informative video to enhance your Wordle abilities and gather tips from the pros.
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Are you also playing **NYT Strands**? [Discover today’s hints and answers here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-9).
Overlooked yesterday’s Mini Crossword? [Catch up with the solution here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-december-9-2024).