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Completed NYT Little Crossword Puzzle for December 14, 2025.
Mini cross clues and answers
1 Evidence: A stringed instrument that turns into an exclamation mark if you swap its second and third letters
Answer: Viola
6A Idea: A place for unread emails
Answer: Inbox
7 guide: the back of the 45 register
Answer: Bsid
8A Idea: Olympic fencing event
Answer: Epi
9A Clue: Emergency call in Morse code
Answer: SOS
Mini down clues and answers
1D Evidence: Good ___ only
The answer: feelings
2D Guide: A little creative stimulation, in a nutshell
Answer: Inspoo
3D Idea: Theater Awards Since 1956
Answer: Opis
4D Guide: Ore Deposits
Answer: Loud
5D Guide: Tool for firefighter or lumberjack
Answer: X
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