Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 12 – CNET

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The Mini crossword today pays tribute to another New York Times puzzle with — yes, a mention in Wordle at 8 Across. Hey, it’s all in the family of games. That wasn’t the hardest mini crossword answer for me – the hardest for me today was 2 Down. Come on, editors, what kind of clue is this?[BZZT!]But if you’re stuck on that or any of the mini crossword clues, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance on your daily solving, check out our mini crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT Puzzle Hints page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword

Let’s have a look at those mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: Exchange
Answer: SWAP

5A clue: intense passion
Answer: ARDOR

7A clue: Ingredient in a mudslide or Moscow mule
Answer: VODKA

8A clue: press the bottom left corner of Wordle
Answer: ENTER

9A clue: Staple of horror films
Answer: GORE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Statistic for a relief pitcher in the ninth inning
Answer: SAVE

2D indication: [BZZT!]Answer: WRONG

3D clue: Expand, as a collection
Answer: ADDTO

4D clue: No-limit Texas hold ’em, e.g
Answer: POKER

6D clue: Like a bloody steak
Answer: RARE

How to play more mini crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.