The New York Times Mini Crossword for December 30th has been solved. Here are the answers to both the across and down clues, provided for those seeking assistance with today’s puzzle:
Across Clues & Solutions
- 1A: “Kiss” from a canine: LICK
- 5A: One hunted by K-pop stars, in a hit 2025 film: DEMON
- 6A: Athlete’s peak form: AGAME
- 7A: Molten rock in a volcano: MAGMA
- 8A: Beg: PLEAD
Down Clues & Solutions
- 1D: Paper size bigger than “letter”: LEGAL
- 2D: JPEG or PNG: IMAGE
- 3D: Oxford ___ (much-debated punctuation mark): COMMA
- 4D: Work, as dough: KNEAD
- 5D: Neither dry nor soaked: DAMP
These solutions are intended to assist players completing the daily Mini Crossword. For additional puzzles and daily hints, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, visit the New York Times’ puzzle page.
If you enjoy daily word puzzles, checking these resources can improve your solving speed and understanding of wordplay. The Mini Crossword, despite its brevity, exercises vocabulary and quick thinking skills.
