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Need a little help with today's NYT Mini Crossword? Here are the clues and answers to help you complete the puzzle for Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The NYT Mini Crossword, while smaller than the traditional crossword, offers a daily challenge for many. It tests vocabulary, pattern recognition, and general knowledge. The game’s popularity lies in its accessibility and the sense of accomplishment gained from solving it. For December 11, 2025, the hints and answers are:
**Across** 1. Painter's protective garment — SMOCK 6. "Toy Story 5" studio — PIXAR 7. Your answer to "Where were you at 9 p.m. last night?," perhaps — ALIBI 8. Tennis star Rafael — NADAL 9. Solemn sound from a church bell — KNELL
**Down** 1. Defeat soundly, in slang — SPANK 2. Italian city with a fashion week — MILAN 3. Iron ___ (rust) — OXIDE 4. Small group of conspirators — CABAL 5. Food for a baleen whale — KRILL
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