Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, December 19, 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

Friday, December 19, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Melted marshmallow, e.g.
  2. 4.Misleading poker bet
  3. 6.New Hampshire's is "Live Free or Die"
  4. 7.Something stored in the cloud?
  5. 8.Shade akin to khaki

DOWN

  1. 1.Exhibit poor sportsmanship, in a way
  2. 2."Get ___ town!"
  3. 3.Much of the time
  4. 4.High-end German automaker
  5. 5.The "F" of FWIW

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, December 19, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Melted marshmallow, e.g.(GOO)
  2. 4.Misleading poker bet(BLUFF)
  3. 6.New Hampshire's is "Live Free or Die"(MOTTO)
  4. 7.Something stored in the cloud?(WATER)
  5. 8.Shade akin to khaki(TAN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Exhibit poor sportsmanship, in a way(GLOAT)
  2. 2."Get ___ town!"(OUTTA)
  3. 3.Much of the time(OFTEN)
  4. 4.High-end German automaker(BMW)
  5. 5.The "F" of FWIW(FOR)

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About the Friday, December 19, 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 BLUFF, answering “Misleading poker bet.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.