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Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Boston-area university with an elephant mascot | TUFTS |
| 6A. Be nearly out of stock | RUN LOW |
| 7A. Adams’s successor as New York City mayor | MAMDANI |
| 8A. “Wicked,” for “good” | ANTONYM |
| 9A. “If you say so …” | I GUESS |
| 10A. Counterparts of Repubs | DEMS |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. Belly, informally | TUM |
| 2D. Fixes with Ctrl+Z | UNDO |
| 3D. Custardy desserts | FLANS |
| 4D. Awards for Broadway stars | TONYS |
| 5D. Complete the first leg of a triathlon | SWIM |
| 6D. Place to hone one’s golf swing | RANGE |
| 7D. Honey __ (brand of graham crackers) | MAID |
Solving the trickier clues
The clue “Wicked,” for “good” asks for an antonym, giving ANTONYM. “Be nearly out of stock” points to RUN LOW, while the mayor-successor clue resolves to MAMDANI. If any of these entries felt uncertain, fill in answers you know and use their crossing letters; you can also skip a clue and return once more of the grid is filled.
About the date and access
This answer key is for Saturday, December 20, 2025—not a December 20 puzzle from another year. The date-specific guide is Forbes’ NYT Mini clue-and-answer guide. That article reported that the Mini had been placed behind the NYT Games app paywall in August, but did not specify the year of the change. That dated statement does not establish the current access or subscription policy; check NYT Games for present availability.
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