The New York Times Mini Crossword for December 17th has been solved. Here are the answers to today’s clues, broken down by across and down:
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Nod (off) – DOZE
- 5A: Naval submarine in W.W. II – UBOAT
- 7A: Tricky thing to do on a busy highway – MERGE
- 8A: Heat-resistant glassware for cooking – PYREX
- 9A: Put into groups – SORT
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Break up with – DUMP
- 2D: Falls in line, so to speak – OBEYS
- 3D: Legendary vigilante who cuts a “Z” with his sword – ZORRO
- 4D: Rarin’ to go – EAGER
- 6D: Common reminder for an upcoming appointment – TEXT
This list provides direct answers for anyone needing assistance with the daily puzzle. For additional help with other NYT games like Wordle, Strands, or Connections, further resources are available online.




















