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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesHere are the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword for Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The original title omits the year; this answer key matches the 2025 puzzle.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 NYT Mini answers
The clues and answers below are from Parade’s date-specific guide, published December 22, 2025, at 10:25 p.m. EST. The clue wording is included so you can check an individual entry.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A: “S, as in shaker” | SALT |
| 5A: “Cawing bird” | CROW |
| 6A: “___ shrimp” | JUMBO |
| 7A: “Most common instrument in New York Times Crosswords, with over 800 appearances” | OBOE |
| 8A: “Units of corn” | EARS |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D: “Kind of gear for diving” | SCUBA |
| 2D: “Knights protection” | ARMOR |
| 3D: “Brain sections” | LOBES |
| 4D: “Number of teeth for Goofy” | TWO |
| 6D: “Presidential first name of the 2020’s” | JOE |
The 7-Across clue itself describes the oboe as appearing more than 800 times in NYT crosswords. That figure is reproduced from the clue, not independently verified here.
When the Tuesday Mini becomes available
The New York Times says weekday and Saturday Mini puzzles become available at 10 p.m. EST on the previous evening. That is why a guide published on Monday night can cover Tuesday’s puzzle. NYT Help: The Mini Crossword
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How to play or find an older Mini
Subscribers can play the Mini on the NYT website, in the NYT Games app, or in the News app. To browse past puzzles, open the archive, choose Mini, then select a month and year. Games and All Access subscribers have archive access; other users have limited access. NYT Help: Crossword archive
If you want a hint rather than a published answer key, NYT’s in-game help can check or reveal a square, an answer, or the full puzzle. NYT Help: The Mini Crossword
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