Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, December 10, 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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Brief snooze
  2. 4.With 1-Down, not under any circumstances
  3. 6.Busiest airport in the Midwest
  4. 7.Doesn't take vacation, say
  5. 8.Anderson who directed "The Phoenician Scheme"

DOWN

  1. 1.See 4-Across
  2. 2.Cognizant (of)
  3. 3."___ and Recreation" (2010s sitcom)
  4. 4.Right this moment
  5. 5."Amen to that!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Brief snooze(NAP)
  2. 4.With 1-Down, not under any circumstances(NOWAY)
  3. 6.Busiest airport in the Midwest(OHARE)
  4. 7.Doesn't take vacation, say(WORKS)
  5. 8.Anderson who directed "The Phoenician Scheme"(WES)

DOWN

  1. 1.See 4-Across(NOHOW)
  2. 2.Cognizant (of)(AWARE)
  3. 3."___ and Recreation" (2010s sitcom)(PARKS)
  4. 4.Right this moment(NOW)
  5. 5."Amen to that!"(YES)

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About the Wednesday, December 10, 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 NOWAY, answering “With 1-Down, not under any circumstances.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.