The New York Times Mini Crossword for December 25th has been solved. The puzzle featured a Christmas theme, incorporating clues that reference holiday traditions and figures.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: Nat King Cole, singer with the album “The Magic of Christmas” — Answer: NAT
- 4A: Body drawings, informally — Answer: TATS
- 5A: Letters to ___ (what this Mini was made with) — Answer: SANTA
- 6A: Huge fan, in slang — Answer: STAN
- 7A: “Illmatic” rapper — Answer: NAS
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: Grandmothers, by another name — Answer: NANAS
- 2D: Abbr. before a name on a memo — Answer: ATTN
- 3D: Org. with long lines around the holidays — Answer: TSA
- 4D: “See ya later!” — Answer: TATA
- 5D: Govt.-issued ID — Answer: SSN
The puzzle’s design subtly linked the answers to the letters in “SANTA,” a clever thematic element. Solutions for other New York Times daily puzzles (Wordle, Strands, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition) can be found on CNET’s puzzle hints page.
In conclusion: This Mini Crossword offered a quick, festive challenge with a playful connection to its theme, providing a satisfying mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts.
