Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, December 17, 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 17, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Nod (off)
  2. 5.Naval submarine in W.W. II
  3. 7.Tricky thing to do on a busy highway
  4. 8.Heat-resistant glassware for cooking
  5. 9.Put into groups

DOWN

  1. 1.Break up with
  2. 2.Falls in line, so to speak
  3. 3.Legendary vigilante who cuts a "Z" with his sword
  4. 4.Rarin' to go
  5. 6.Common reminder for an upcoming appointment

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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2O
3Z
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5U
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6T
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8P
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Nod (off)(DOZE)
  2. 5.Naval submarine in W.W. II(UBOAT)
  3. 7.Tricky thing to do on a busy highway(MERGE)
  4. 8.Heat-resistant glassware for cooking(PYREX)
  5. 9.Put into groups(SORT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Break up with(DUMP)
  2. 2.Falls in line, so to speak(OBEYS)
  3. 3.Legendary vigilante who cuts a "Z" with his sword(ZORRO)
  4. 4.Rarin' to go(EAGER)
  5. 6.Common reminder for an upcoming appointment(TEXT)

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About the Wednesday, December 17, 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 UBOAT, answering “Naval submarine in W.W. II.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.