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The New York Times Mini Crossword often offers up answers that are more than one word. There were a couple today (6 Across, 8 Across, 1 Down), and I always find those tough. Anyway, if you’re stuck on any of the clues today, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 28, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: French body of water
Answer: LAC
4A clue: Relating to the Vatican
Answer: PAPAL
6A clue: Self-serve station with salsa and shells
Answer: TACOBAR
8A clue: Way, way, way back
Answer: AGESAGO
9A clue: Totally clobber
Answer: DESTROY
10A clue: Sheet read before playing a new board game
Answer: RULES
11A clue: Vet’s patient
Answer: PET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Ties, as hiking boots
Answer: LACESUP
2D clue: One of 12 depicted in da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”
Answer: APOSTLE
3D clue: Nightclub such as the Moulin Rouge
Answer: CABARET
4D clue: Buzzing device for an on-call doctor
Answer: PAGER
5D clue: Nigerian city that’s Africa’s most populous (21+ million)
Answer: LAGOS
6D clue: Teensy-weensy bit
Answer: TAD
7A clue: ___ G. Biv
Answer: ROY
How to play more Mini Crosswords
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