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The New York Times Mini Crossword is pretty easy now. The only thing that surprised me was 5 Across, which asked for a word for a “first-string crew,” and I was only surprised because it could mean so many things. Hint: Think Mr. T and friends. Anyway, if you're stuck on any of the clues today, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guides for day-to-day solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let's take a look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 29, 2024.
Mini on hints and answers
1A clue: Getting closer, apparently
Answer: HOT
5A clue: First-string crew
Answer: ATEAM
7A clue: ___ journalism, a style associated with Hunter S. Thompson
Answer: GONZO
8A clue: Award-winning “activity” for new parents
Answer: SLEEP
9A clue: Opposite of more
Answer: NONE
Mini down hints and answers
1D clue: Wagging like a dog's excited tail
Answer: WAGS
2D clue: Ring-shaped reef
Answer: ATOL
3D clue: Zellweger of “Bridget Jones's Diary”
Answer: RENEE
4D clue: Puzzles in a children's coloring book
Answer: MAZES
6D clue: The floor is being cleaned
Answer: MOPS
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