Today's New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle Solutions for December 27th
Missed out on Thursday's NYT Mini crossword? Check out the answers right here:
The NYT Mini is a simpler, speedier version of the larger and long-lasting NYT crossword. Usually, there are 3-5 clues in each direction on a 5x5 grid, but the puzzles can expand, especially on Saturdays.
Unlike its grander counterpart, the NYT Mini crossword is freely available for play on the New York Times website or the NYT Games app. However, to access old puzzles, an NYT Games subscription is required.
The NYT Mini serves as an enjoyable daily diversion that seldom takes more than a minute. I try to beat the regular weekday grid within that time frame. Yet, sometimes, I struggle with one or two clues and need to unveil the solution.
To help avoid such scenarios, here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword (spoilers alert, naturally):
NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers
ACROSS
1) Predatory ocean creature capable of regrowing its teeth - SHARK
6) Language used by seizers of the day - LATIN
7) Cozy dwelling, whether a cabin or cottage - ABODE
8) Watch the seasons advance sequentially? - BINGE
9) Material commonly connected to Pittsburgh - STEEL
DOWN
1) Thick cuts of bacon - SLABS
2) Creature with a habit - HABIT
3) Make up for past mistakes - ATONE
4) Textured pants feature - RIDGE
5) Delay the game's conclusion in football, for instance - KNEEL
The 5x5 grids themselves are always intriguing, considering the possibilities that can be ruled out based solely on length. So, if it's not a five-letter word, it can be disregarded. However, such clarity can cause complications, like confusing a "SLICE" of bacon for "SLABS", or "STALL" instead of "KNEEL". I did find the "binge" clue clever today, though.
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The New York Times (NYT) website and NYT Games app offer the unique opportunity to solve the NYT Mini answers daily, but for access to past puzzles, an NYT Games subscription is necessary. After encountering difficulties with certain clues, I often turn to the full solution for the NYT Mini crossword.
