Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, December 1, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, December 1, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Tree that's a symbol of Canada
  2. 6.Back street
  3. 7.Kind of steak with a letter in its name
  4. 8.Beer pong targets
  5. 9."___ Pinafore" (Gilbert and Sullivan opera)

DOWN

  1. 1.Show mutual interest, as on a dating app
  2. 2."Bad" or "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City"
  3. 3.Sits (down) heavily
  4. 4.Contact ___
  5. 5.Look here!

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, December 1, 2025

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3P
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Tree that's a symbol of Canada(MAPLE)
  2. 6.Back street(ALLEY)
  3. 7.Kind of steak with a letter in its name(TBONE)
  4. 8.Beer pong targets(CUPS)
  5. 9."___ Pinafore" (Gilbert and Sullivan opera)(HMS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Show mutual interest, as on a dating app(MATCH)
  2. 2."Bad" or "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City"(ALBUM)
  3. 3.Sits (down) heavily(PLOPS)
  4. 4.Contact ___(LENS)
  5. 5.Look here!(EYE)

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About the Monday, December 1, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is MAPLE, answering “Tree that's a symbol of Canada.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.