Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword December 27

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Let’s get to those simple crossword clues and answers.

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NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle completed on December 27, 2025.

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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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