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The New York Times Mini Crossword was fun today. It's one of those no-space grids that I love, because if you get all the Across answers, you don't even need to attempt the Down answers -- they're all filled in. But if you're stuck, 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. 15, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Halloween costume with a bedsheet
Answer: GHOST
6A clue: Role for Leonardo DiCaprio in a '90s romantic tragedy
Answer: ROMEO
7A clue: Thwart, as disaster
Answer: AVERT
8A clue: "Switching gears here ..." or "On a similar note ..."
Answer: SEGUE
9A clue: British baby buggies
Answer: PRAMS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Wrap one's mind around
Answer: GRASP
2D clue: Float like a hummingbird
Answer: HOVER
3D clue: Upscale Swiss watch that shares its name with a Greek letter
Answer: OMEGA
4D clue: Truth ___
Answer: SERUM
5D clue: Slangy "For sure!"
Answer: TOTES
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