Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, December 26, 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 26, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Furry and green, say
  2. 6.State known for its potatoes
  3. 7.Like a faithful friend
  4. 8.Had a beverage
  5. 9.Pronoun frequently paired with "her"

DOWN

  1. 1.Not spicy, as salsa
  2. 2.Reasons for wrinkled noses
  3. 3.Words from a doctor checking your tonsils
  4. 4.Comedian Gillis
  5. 5.Part of an egg used to make hollandaise sauce

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, December 26, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Furry and green, say(MOSSY)
  2. 6.State known for its potatoes(IDAHO)
  3. 7.Like a faithful friend(LOYAL)
  4. 8.Had a beverage(DRANK)
  5. 9.Pronoun frequently paired with "her"(SHE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Not spicy, as salsa(MILD)
  2. 2.Reasons for wrinkled noses(ODORS)
  3. 3.Words from a doctor checking your tonsils(SAYAH)
  4. 4.Comedian Gillis(SHANE)
  5. 5.Part of an egg used to make hollandaise sauce(YOLK)

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About the Friday, December 26, 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 MOSSY, answering “Furry and green, say.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.