NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, December 9, 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
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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ACROSS
- 1.Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger
- 5.Get to go, as leftovers
- 7.Word that can precede Bowl or Glue
- 8.Intense anger
- 9."Cut that out!"
DOWN
- 1.Stephen Colbert's network
- 2.Noted group of 24
- 3.One living abroad, informally
- 4.Spanish for "fire"
- 6.Do some kitchen work
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger(CHEF)
- 5.Get to go, as leftovers(BOXUP)
- 7.Word that can precede Bowl or Glue(SUPER)
- 8.Intense anger(RAGE)
- 9."Cut that out!"(STOP)
DOWN
- 1.Stephen Colbert's network(CBS)
- 2.Noted group of 24(HOURS)
- 3.One living abroad, informally(EXPAT)
- 4.Spanish for "fire"(FUEGO)
- 6.Do some kitchen work(PREP)
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About the Tuesday, December 9, 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 BOXUP, answering “Get to go, as leftovers.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.