The New York Times Mini Crossword for today, December 11th, has been solved. For those seeking a quick and easy daily puzzle fix, here are the answers to both the Across and Down clues.
Across Clues and Solutions
- 1A: Painter’s protective garment – SMOCK
- 6A: “Toy Story 5” studio – PIXAR
- 7A: Your answer to “Where were you at 9 p.m. last night?,” perhaps – ALIBI
- 8A: Tennis star Rafael – NADAL
- 9A: Solemn sound from a church bell – KNELL
Down Clues and Solutions
- 1D: Defeat soundly, in slang – SPANK
- 2D: Italian city with a fashion week – MILAN
- 3D: Iron ___ (rust) – OXIDE
- 4D: Small group of conspirators – CABAL
- 5D: Food for a baleen whale – KRILL
These answers provide a swift resolution for players looking to complete the puzzle. For additional daily word game solutions, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Solving these puzzles offers a mental workout, and these answers ensure players can finish strong.
