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The Mini crossword from The New York Times offers a quick and fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Unlike the larger daily crossword, The Mini is perfect for those looking for a speedy test of their word skills.
Cracking The Mini
When faced with a tricky clue in The Mini, it can be a bit frustrating. But fear not, we’ve got your back! Here are the clues and answers for the latest edition of The Mini crossword from Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023:
Across
- Wrap worn by ancient Romans – Toga
- Gets a layup or a touchdown – Scores
- Stinging insect found in the southern U.S. – Fireant
- Mens ___ (legal concept) – Rea
- Federal medical research agcy. – NIH
- Fashionable, from the French – Envouge
- Reptiles that look like their first and last letters? – Snakes
- They can hide bad haircuts – Hats
Down
- Part of the foot – Toe
- Fruit that looks like its first letter? – Orange
- Super-smart person – Genius
- “___ saying goes …” – As the
- Popular Toyota minivan – Sienna
- Fancy necktie – Crevat
- How a movie might be “Certified” on Rotten Tomatoes – Fresh
- Gives a thumbs-up – Oks
