The Mini serves as a smaller iteration of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a lengthier challenge necessitating both knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers a distinct experience.
With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for many participants.
When a challenging clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be aggravating! If you find yourself blocked on The Mini — much like Wordle and Connections — we have answers for you.
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Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025:
Across
Butterfingers
The solution is Klutz.
Letter prior to beta
The solution is Alpha.
Similar to “ad hoc” or “ad hominem”
The solution is Latin.
Renowned university in Atlanta
The solution is Emory.
Word extended in speech before “… they’re off!”
The solution is And.
Down
Dinosaur ___, a vegetable named for its lumpy green appearance
The solution is And.
Animal found in a Peruvian herd
The solution is Llama.
Sinclair who authored “The Jungle”
The solution is Upton.
Base situated 90 feet from home
The solution is Third.
Wild and humorous
The solution is Zany.
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