NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 16, 2025
Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.
The Mini Crossword Challenge
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ revered daily crossword. Meanwhile, with only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
However, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Answers to Today’s Mini Crossword
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025:
- Across: It has a trunk – The answer is Car.
- Kentucky senator ___ Paul – The answer is Rand.
- They have branches – The answer is Banks.
- Nowhere to be found – The answer is AWOL.
- It has a trunk and branches – The answer is Tree.
- Down: Something that’s carried while portaging, perhaps – The answer is Canoe.
- ___ breaker, basketball move that causes the defender to fall over – The answer is Ankle.
- Two in a fork?: Abbr. – The answer is RDs.
- Sound that imitates a lion or dinosaur – The answer is Rawr.
- Symbol in the night sky over Gotham – The answer is Bat.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
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