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The Mini Crossword pays homage to another New York Times puzzle today with -- yes, a Wordle mention over at 8 Across. Hey, it's all in the family of games. That wasn't the toughest Mini Crossword answer for me -- the toughest for me today was 2 Down. Come on, editors, what kind of clue is "[BZZT!]"? But if you're stuck, on that or any of the Mini Crossword clues, 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. 12, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Exchange
Answer: SWAP
5A clue: Intense passion
Answer: ARDOR
7A clue: Ingredient in a mudslide or Moscow mule
Answer: VODKA
8A clue: Bottom-left key in Wordle
Answer: ENTER
9A clue: Horror movie staple
Answer: GORE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Stat for a ninth-inning relief pitcher
Answer: SAVE
2D clue: [BZZT!]
Answer: WRONG
3D clue: Expand, as a collection
Answer: ADDTO
4D clue: No-limit Texas hold 'em, e.g.
Answer: POKER
6D clue: Like a bloody steak
Answer: RARE
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