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NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle completed on December 27, 2025.
Mini cross clues and answers
1- Evidence: Modern
Answer: hip
Exhibit 4a: Product sold on the “office”
The answer: paper
6A Idea: One writes a performance review
Answer: Manager
Evidence 8A: With 5-Down, a redundant synonym for “result”
The answer: the end
9 Evidence: Quiet mouse ___
Answer: Asa
10 Evidence: He gives constant compliments in colloquial language
Answer: Jassysub
12 Evidence: Ski mountain bump
Answer: Mogul
13 Evidence: Feeling uncomfortable
The answer: anxiety
Mini down clues and answers
Evidence 1D: Personally involved
Answer: Henderson
2D Proof: Hoppy beer, in a nutshell
Answer: IBA
3D Clue: A legendary horse whose name is an anagram of 10-Across
Answer: Pegasus
4D Clue: The last word in the alternating sentence “man, plan, canal…”
Answer: Panama
5D Evidence: See 8-across
The answer: the result
6D Evidence: Ryan from “When Harry Met Sally…”
Answer: Meg
7D Guide: Type for Playboi Carti and Cardi B
The answer: rap
Evidence 11D: Something in the Easter basket
The answer: an egg
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