Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Dec. 30

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The New York Times Mini Crossword loves to get smart with its players. Today's puzzle has one clue that requires an answer that's "a little less than 'mega'" and another one that asks for an answer that's "a little more than 'mega.'" Anyway, if you're stuck on any of the clues today, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 30, 2024.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Rudely straightforward
Answer: BLUNT

6A clue: Where you might see half-inch ticks?
Answer: RULER

7A clue: A little less than "mega"
Answer: EXTRA

8A clue: Verbose
Answer: WORDY

9A clue: Unit of sunshine
Answer: RAY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Steeped concoction
Answer: BREW

2D clue: Swanky Vegas hotel resembling an Egyptian pyramid
Answer: LUXOR

3D clue: A little more than "mega"
Answer: ULTRA

4D clue: Quirkily enthusiastic about science, maybe
Answer: NERDY

5D clue: Breakfast-in-bed convenience
Answer: TRAY

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