Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, December 14, 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

Sunday, December 14, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Stringed instrument that becomes an exclamation if you switch its second and third letters
  2. 6.Place for unread emails
  3. 7.Back of a 45 record
  4. 8.Olympic fencing event
  5. 9.Emergency call in Morse code

DOWN

  1. 1.Good ___ only
  2. 2.Bit of creative motivation, for short
  3. 3.Theater awards since 1956
  4. 4.Ore deposit
  5. 5.Tool for a firefighter or lumberjack

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, December 14, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Stringed instrument that becomes an exclamation if you switch its second and third letters(VIOLA)
  2. 6.Place for unread emails(INBOX)
  3. 7.Back of a 45 record(BSIDE)
  4. 8.Olympic fencing event(EPEE)
  5. 9.Emergency call in Morse code(SOS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Good ___ only(VIBES)
  2. 2.Bit of creative motivation, for short(INSPO)
  3. 3.Theater awards since 1956(OBIES)
  4. 4.Ore deposit(LODE)
  5. 5.Tool for a firefighter or lumberjack(AXE)

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About the Sunday, December 14, 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 VIOLA, answering “Stringed instrument that becomes an exclamation if you switch its second and third letters.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.