The Mini represents a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. In contrast to the conventional crossword that demands extensive knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers a unique experience.
With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a quick challenge for numerous players.
When a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can certainly be irritating! If you find yourself stuck on The Mini — much like Wordle and Connections — we have the answers you need.
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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025:
Across
Tree emblematic of Canada
The solution is Maple.
Side street
The solution is Alley.
Type of steak that contains a letter in its name
The solution is T bone.
Targets in beer pong
The solution is Cups.
“___ Pinafore” (the opera by Gilbert and Sullivan)
The solution is HMS.
Down
Indicate shared interest, as on a dating application
The solution is Match.
“Bad” or “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City”
The solution is Album.
Plops down heavily
The solution is Plops.
Contact ___
The solution is Lens.
Look this way!
The solution is Eye.
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