Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle has been solved. For players seeking assistance, here’s a complete breakdown of the clues and answers from the December 9th edition. The Mini Crossword, known for its quick daily challenge, tests vocabulary and deduction skills in a compact 5×5 grid.
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger – Answer: CHEF
This clue plays on the common names of herbs used in cooking. - 5A: Get to go, as leftovers – Answer: BOXUP
This refers to packing leftovers for storage or transport. - 7A: Word that can precede Bowl or Glue – Answer: SUPER
A common prefix used in branding and colloquial terms. - 8A: Intense anger – Answer: RAGE
A straightforward emotional state often used in puzzles. - 9A: “Cut that out!” – Answer: STOP
A direct imperative, typical in puzzle construction.
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Stephen Colbert’s network – Answer: CBS
Refers to the American broadcasting company where Colbert hosts “The Late Show.” - 2D: Noted group of 24 – Answer: HOURS
A reference to the standard number of hours in a day. - 3D: One living abroad, informally – Answer: EXPAT
Short for expatriate, a term for someone residing in a foreign country. - 4D: Spanish for “fire” – Answer: FUEGO
A basic Spanish vocabulary word often used in puzzles. - 6D: Do some kitchen work – Answer: PREP
Short for preparation, a common task in cooking.
For those interested in additional daily puzzles from The New York Times, solutions for Wordle, Strands, and Connections can be found on CNET’s dedicated puzzle hints page.
The Mini Crossword continues to offer a brief but engaging mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts.
