The **Daily Mini Crossword** has gained a cherished following among the numerous captivating [daily word games](https://games.mashable.com/category/daily) available on Mashable. Developed in partnership with [Arkadium](https://www.arkadium.com/), this compact crossword delivers a swift yet stimulating puzzle experience, ideal for experienced crossword lovers seeking an enjoyable mental challenge.
Don’t allow difficult clues to ruin your fun! If you find yourself at a standstill and the clock is ticking, you can discover the solutions right here to maintain the flow of the game.
After finishing the Mini Crossword, check out Mashable’s extensive array of other word games, such as the full-sized [Daily Crossword](https://games.mashable.com/games/daily-crossword). And if you’re working on other trending puzzles like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-17-2024), [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-17), or [Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-17), Mashable offers all the clues and solutions you require.
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### Clues and Answers for the Daily Mini Crossword (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)
#### **Across**
– **American appetizer**: **Fry**
– **Ancient Greek marketplaces**: **Agorae**
– **Town in Arizona**: **Marana**
– **American entree**: **Burger**
– **Breastplates (Var.)**: **Egises**
– **Thing, in legalese**: **Res**
#### **Down**
– **Kills, in video gaming**: **Frags**
– **Hindu queen**: **Ranee**
– **Age measurement**: **Years**
– **Fossilized tree resin**: **Amber**
– **Shotgun caliber**: **Gauge**
– **Queen Elizabeth root**: **Orris**
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### Featured Video: The Wordle Strategy Utilized by the New York Times’ Head of Games
If you’re a Wordle enthusiast, be sure to catch this enlightening video on how the NYT’s Head of Games tackles the well-loved puzzle.
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Are you also engaging with NYT Strands? [Discover today’s hints and answers](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-17).
Missed a day? [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-december-17-2024).
Enjoy puzzling!