Mini It is a small-sized version of New York Times‘Reverence Daily Crossword. While a crossword is a longer experience and requires knowledge and patience to complete, the Mini has a completely different feel.
With only a few clues to answer, the daily puzzle can be used as a speed test for many who play it.
So, when a difficult idea disrupts the player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself at a loss when playing The Mini – as is the case with Wordle and Connections – we’ve got you covered.
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Here are the clues and answers on NYT’s The Mini for Monday, December 22, 2025:
Defeat
Greetings from Kermit the Frog
A suitable name for a baby born on Christmas
A body part that may be twisted or rolled
A suitable name for a baby born on Christmas
You are less likely to leave a mess
under
Capital of Vietnam
annoyed
A suitable name for a baby born on Christmas
Crying at a bullfight
“I ___ up!” (recent complaint)
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