NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle Answers for December 23rd

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘adored daily crossword puzzle. While The Crossword is a longer experience that requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini is a completely different atmosphere.

Since there are only a handful of clues to solve, the daily puzzle doubles as a quick-run test for many who play it.

So when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you’re stumped while playing The Mini – similar to Wordle and Connections – we’ve got you covered.

Here are the clues and answers for NYT’s The Mini for Monday, December 23, 2024:

Over

Character who is blue in the face?

Country in the Middle East that borders Saudi Arabia

Untie as a knot

Author’s negotiator

Labor’s rival in British politics

Down

What catchers do behind home plate… or an adjective that could describe their physique

Tropical fruits in a sweet salsa

Say it loudly

Like stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather

Bar on the neck of a guitar

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Do you also play NYT Strands? Check out clues and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re looking for? Here is the solution to today’s mini crossword puzzle.