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Monday, December 23, 2024

27436 Mon Dec 23, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues by xword hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 23, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Mon Dec 23, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues by xword hints
Mon Dec 23, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues by xword hints


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Christmas baubles, often. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ORBS

    Possible Answer : orb, globe, eyeball, ball, revolve, orbit


  • The clue is 5. Ontario-based network that aired "Schitt's Creek". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CBC

    Possible Answer : blood_profile, CBC, complete_blood_count


  • The clue is 8. Billiards bounces. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: CAROMS

    Possible Answer : carom, cannon, ricochet


  • The clue is 14. Leafy vegetable in some Caesar salads. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: KALE

    Possible Answer : loot, clams, borecole, dough, bread, kail, lolly, shekels, wampum, lettuce, Brassica_oleracea_acephala, sugar, dinero, cole, colewort, boodle, cabbage, kale, pelf, gelt, moolah, simoleons, scratch, lucre


  • The clue is 15. Former N.B.A. star ___ Ming. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: YAO


  • The clue is 16. "So done with that". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: OVERIT


  • The clue is 17. *Hodgepodge bowlful of munchies. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: SNACKMIX




  • The clue is 19. Become a new country, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: SECEDE

    Possible Answer : break_away, splinter, secede


  • The clue is 20. Horses' homes. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: STABLES

    Possible Answer : stalls, stable, horse_barn


  • The clue is 22. Joie de vivre. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ELAN

    Possible Answer : ardour, zeal, flair, elan, ardor, dash, style, panache


  • The clue is 23. Trim from the roster. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CUT

    Possible Answer : thin, slice, shortened, track, reduce, baseball_swing, slew, weakened, cut_back, ignore, hack, cut, stinger, issue, write_out, rationalize, sheer, cutting, prune, foreshorten, abbreviate, deletion, swerve, edit, turn_off, turn_out, thin_out, rationalise, tailor, geld, burn, cold_shoulder, veer, swing, disregard, bring_down, trimmed, cut_of_meat, cut_off, slashed, thinned, trend, skip, slue, gelded, trim_down, excision, trim_back, dilute, curve, edit_out, switch_off, cutting_off, slash, shorten, cut_down, gash, snub, trim, make_out, emasculated, undercut, contract, abridge, mown

    Possible Opposite Answer : untrimmed, expand, unmown, uncut, switch_on


  • The clue is 25. *Buses, trains, subways, etc.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: MASSTRANSIT


  • The clue is 28. Worldwide. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: GLOBAL

    Possible Answer : globose, spherical, worldwide, global, world, ball-shaped, planetary, spheric, orbicular, globular, world-wide


  • The clue is 30. Hoppy holiday?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: EASTER

    Possible Answer : Easter, easter, easterly, east_wind


  • The clue is 31. The "I" of FYI, for short. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: INFO

    Possible Answer : information, info


  • The clue is 32. Look forward to. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: AWAIT

    Possible Answer : expect, wait, look, await


  • The clue is 34. CBS late show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson ... or where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: AFTERMIDNIGHT


  • The clue is 40. Dirty, like a chimney. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: SOOTY

    Possible Answer : jet, pitchy, sooty, jet-black, coal-black


  • The clue is 41. Q: "Why shouldn't you tell secrets on a farm?" A: "Because the corn has ___!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: EARS

    Possible Answer : capitulum, pinna, spike, ear, auricle


  • The clue is 43. Whipped dessert. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: MOUSSE

    Possible Answer : gel, hair_mousse, hair_gel, mousse


  • The clue is 46. ___ Mae (college loan provider). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: SALLIE


  • The clue is 48. *Rodeo footwear. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: COWBOYBOOTS


  • The clue is 51. Sly animal. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: FOX

    Possible Answer : dodger, George_Fox, confound, pull_a_fast_one_on, confuse, trick, play_a_joke_on, throw, fox, play_tricks, fuddle, slyboots, play_a_trick_on, fob, discombobulate, flim-flam, bedevil, Charles_James_Fox, Fox, befuddle


  • The clue is 52. The "A" in A.D.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ANNO


  • The clue is 53. Money owed. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ARREARS

    Possible Answer : arrears


  • The clue is 55. Tire patterns. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: TREADS

    Possible Answer : pace, step, tread, trample, stride


  • The clue is 58. *Portrait artist's medium. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: OILPAINT


  • The clue is 61. Rich cakes. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: TORTES

    Possible Answer : torte


  • The clue is 62. ___ de plume. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: NOM


  • The clue is 63. P, R, N, D or L. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: GEAR

    Possible Answer : geartrain, power_train, pitch, gear, gear_wheel, cogwheel, paraphernalia, appurtenance, train, gear_mechanism, geared_wheel, gearing


  • The clue is 64. Military affirmative. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: YESSIR


  • The clue is 65. Musician/activist Yoko. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ONO

    Possible Answer : Yoko_Ono, Ono


  • The clue is 66. Award such as Best Comeback Athlete or Best Team. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ESPY

    Possible Answer : descry, spy, espy, spot


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Gives the green light. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: OKS

    Possible Answer: O.K., Oklahoma, okay, Sooner_State, okeh, OK, okey

  • The clue is 2. Operated. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: RAN

    Possible Answer: move, course, lead, tend, ladder, execute, flow, unravel, black_market, scarper, scat, take_to_the_woods, range, lam, die_hard, bleed, operate, run_for, race, melt, draw, run, run_away, hightail_it, consort, guide, melt_down, fly_the_coop, hunt, carry, work, prevail, function, endure, extend, play, bunk, pass, be_given, persist, escape, feed, lean, track_down, turn_tail, ply, campaign, incline, go, head_for_the_hills, hunt_down, break_away

    Possible Opposite Answer : malfunction, idle

  • The clue is 3. Words after "3, 2, 1 ...". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: BLASTOFF

    Possible Answer: blastoff, shot

  • The clue is 4. Religious offshoot. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SECT

    Possible Answer: faction, religious_sect, sect, religious_order

  • The clue is 5. Drum kit component. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: CYMBAL

    Possible Answer: cymbal

  • The clue is 6. Backs out at the last second. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: BAILS

    Possible Answer: bail_bond, bond, bail

  • The clue is 7. Rowing crew captains, informally. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: COXES

    Possible Answer: cyclooxygenase, coxswain, Cox, cox

  • The clue is 8. Counterpart of sin, in trigonometry. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: COS

    Possible Answer: atomic_number_27, cosine, cos, Colorado, cobalt, romaine_lettuce, romaine, cos_lettuce, carbon_monoxide, carbon_monoxide_gas, CO, Co, conscientious_objector, Centennial_State

  • The clue is 9. "___ Maria" (hymn). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: AVE

  • The clue is 10. Like yesterday. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: RECENT

    Possible Answer: recent, Recent_epoch, Holocene_epoch, Recent, late, Holocene

  • The clue is 11. Ending words of an ultimatum. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: ORELSE

  • The clue is 12. Where juggling balls are often seen. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: MIDAIR

    Possible Answer: midair

  • The clue is 13. Arterial insert. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: STENT

    Possible Answer: stent

  • The clue is 18. ___ Sutra. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: KAMA

    Possible Answer: Kama

  • The clue is 21. Unwavering. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: STEADY

    Possible Answer: unwavering, regular, brace, steadily, stabilise, sweetheart, unfaltering, steadfast, firm, calm, stiff, sweetie, unbendable, truelove, becalm, stabilize, unshakable, steady, unfluctuating

    Possible Opposite Answer : unsteady, unsteadily

  • The clue is 23. Hollywood special effects, for short. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CGI

  • The clue is 24. Forearm bone. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ULNA

    Possible Answer: ulna, elbow_bone

  • The clue is 26. Rarity in a drought. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: RAIN

    Possible Answer: pelting, rainfall, rain, rainwater, rain_down

  • The clue is 27. Sparkling Italian wine, or the region it comes from. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ASTI

  • The clue is 29. Spam spreader. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: BOT

    Possible Answer: bot

  • The clue is 32. Single-celled organism. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: AMOEBA

    Possible Answer: amoeba, ameba

  • The clue is 33. Cleverness. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: WIT

    Possible Answer: wittiness, humor, wag, humour, wit, brain, brainpower, card, learning_ability, mental_capacity, mentality, witticism

  • The clue is 35. Canadian gas brand. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ESSO

  • The clue is 36. Optimistic, like an outlook. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ROSY

    Possible Answer: blushful, rose-cheeked, fortunate, rosy, rosy-cheeked, flushed, rose-colored

  • The clue is 37. Hair stiffener. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: GEL

    Possible Answer: gel, colloidal_gel, mousse, gelatin

  • The clue is 38. Two equal parts, to kids. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

    The answer: HALFSIES

  • The clue is 39. Duo + one. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: TRIO

    Possible Answer: 3, trio, leash, threesome, triad, trey, trinity, ternary, troika, triple, tercet, ternion, III, triplet, terzetto, trine, deuce-ace, three, tierce

  • The clue is 42. Madonna coffee table book released a day after her 1992 album "Erotica". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: SEX

    Possible Answer: wind_up, arouse, excite, turn_on, sexual_practice, sex_activity, sex, gender, sexual_urge, sexual_activity, sexuality

  • The clue is 43. Marilyn of Hollywood. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: MONROE

    Possible Answer: Marilyn_Monroe, Norma_Jean_Baker, James_Monroe, President_Monroe, Monroe

  • The clue is 44. Deed holders. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: OWNERS

    Possible Answer: possessor, proprietor, owner

  • The clue is 45. W.W. II naval menaces. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: UBOATS

  • The clue is 46. Heavenly protector of sailors. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: STELMO

  • The clue is 47. "I need it yesterday!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ASAP

    Possible Answer: ASAP

  • The clue is 48. Snarky, as a remark. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: CATTY

    Possible Answer: bitchy, cattie, cattish, catty

  • The clue is 49. University of Maine town. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ORONO

    Possible Answer: Orono

  • The clue is 50. Constellation with a belt. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ORION

    Possible Answer: Hunter, Orion

  • The clue is 54. Apt anagram of ANGER minus N. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: RAGE

    Possible Answer: fury, craze, storm, rage, fad, madness, passion, furore, ramp, cult, furor

  • The clue is 56. Opus ___. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: DEI

  • The clue is 57. Latvia or Estonia, pre-1991: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: SSR

  • The clue is 59. Short snooze. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: NAP

    Possible Answer: nap, forty_winks, pile, sleep, catnap, short_sleep, cat_sleep, snooze, Napoleon, catch_a_wink

  • The clue is 60. Give some effort. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TRY

    Possible Answer: attempt, assay, test, try, judge, taste, try_out, effort, sample, adjudicate, render, seek, essay, stress, strain, endeavor, prove, examine, hear, try_on, endeavour

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Monday, December 8, 2025

All NYT Down Clues December 08, 2025 - 39 Vertical Answers with Hints

NYT Down Clues Answers December 08, 2025 - All 39 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 39 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for December 08, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Monday, December 08, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 08, 2025
Day of Week Monday
Total Down Clues 39 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 39 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Magic charms
2 Down 2. Not together
3 Down 3. Interior design
4 Down 4. Genesis boat
5 Down 5. The eyes may have it
6 Down 6. Scuba gear
7 Down 7. Remnants of a volcanic spew
8 Down 8. Corp. exec overseeing engineers, say
9 Down 9. Stuff on an artist's palette
10 Down 10. Eleventh-hour
11 Down 11. Potatoes, in Indian cooking
12 Down 12. From ___ to dusk
13 Down 15. Actor Sam of "Jurassic Park"
14 Down 18. Acorn droppers
15 Down 23. Salt, in Paris
16 Down 25. Money across the Atlantic
17 Down 27. Messages on which you might be cc'd
18 Down 29. Iraqis and Iranians
19 Down 31. Biblical brother of Jacob
20 Down 32. Psychedelic tab
21 Down 33. Toy on a string that's not a kite
22 Down 34. Center of a stone fruit
23 Down 36. Film special effects, for short
24 Down 38. After-hours source of $$$
25 Down 40. Lost moisture
26 Down 41. Nonspecific amount
27 Down 44. Pet that stores food in cheek pouches
28 Down 46. Author Fleming
29 Down 47. What empty stomachs do
30 Down 49. In ___ of
31 Down 51. No longer available
32 Down 53. "There ___ enough hours in the day"
33 Down 54. "That's the truth!"
34 Down 55. Mosaic pieces
35 Down 56. Covering over a wound
36 Down 57. Pause in the action
37 Down 59. "It's gonna ___ you!"
38 Down 63. Hwy.
39 Down 64. Early Chinese dynasty

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Down clue. Also check these helpful guides:

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Magic charms"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M___S
  • Similar words: mojo
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a magic power or magic spell
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOJOS

2 Down: "2. Not together"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A___T
  • Similar words: obscure, aside
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: remote and separate physically or socially; ; - W.H.Hudson
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer APART

3 Down: "3. Interior design"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: D___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DECOR

4 Down: "4. Genesis boat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'K'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARK

5 Down: "5. The eyes may have it"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M_____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MASCARA

6 Down: "6. Scuba gear"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: T__K
  • Similar words: storage tank, cooler
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TANK

7 Down: "7. Remnants of a volcanic spew"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • Similar words: ash tree, ash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the residue that remains when something is burned
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASHES

8 Down: "8. Corp. exec overseeing engineers, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CTO

9 Down: "9. Stuff on an artist's palette"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OILPAINT

10 Down: "10. Eleventh-hour"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: L_______H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LASTDITCH

11 Down: "11. Potatoes, in Indian cooking"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: A__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALOO

12 Down: "12. From ___ to dusk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: D__N
  • Similar words: cockcrow, sunup
  • Opposite of: sunset
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the first light of day
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DAWN

13 Down: "15. Actor Sam of "Jurassic Park""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: N___L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NEILL

14 Down: "18. Acorn droppers"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S
  • Similar words: oak, oak tree
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OAKS

15 Down: "23. Salt, in Paris"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEL

16 Down: "25. Money across the Atlantic"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EURO

17 Down: "27. Messages on which you might be cc'd"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E____S
  • Similar words: e-mail, email
  • Opposite of: snail mail
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMAILS

18 Down: "29. Iraqis and Iranians"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S
  • Similar words: Asiatic, Asian
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a native or inhabitant of Asia
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASIANS

19 Down: "31. Biblical brother of Jacob"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: E__U
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ESAU

20 Down: "32. Psychedelic tab"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LSD

21 Down: "33. Toy on a string that's not a kite"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: Y__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YOYO

22 Down: "34. Center of a stone fruit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C_______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHERRYPIT

23 Down: "36. Film special effects, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CGI

24 Down: "38. After-hours source of $$$"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: cash machine, cash dispenser
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATM

25 Down: "40. Lost moisture"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: D______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DRIEDOUT

26 Down: "41. Nonspecific amount"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S__E
  • Similar words: more or less, around
  • Opposite of: no
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOME

27 Down: "44. Pet that stores food in cheek pouches"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: H_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAMSTER

28 Down: "46. Author Fleming"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IAN

29 Down: "47. What empty stomachs do"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: G___L
  • Similar words: grumble, rumble
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the sound of growling (as made by animals)
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GROWL

30 Down: "49. In ___ of"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: L__U
  • Similar words: position, stead
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LIEU

31 Down: "51. No longer available"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T___N
  • Similar words: take, have
  • Opposite of: give
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: carry out
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TAKEN

32 Down: "53. "There ___ enough hours in the day""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARENT

33 Down: "54. "That's the truth!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: N___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOLIE

34 Down: "55. Mosaic pieces"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T___S
  • Similar words: roofing tile, tile
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TILES

35 Down: "56. Covering over a wound"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: S__B
  • Similar words: blackleg, fink
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCAB

36 Down: "57. Pause in the action"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: L__L
  • Similar words: calm down, tranquillise
  • Opposite of: agitate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LULL

37 Down: "59. "It's gonna ___ you!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C__T
  • Similar words: toll, be
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COST

38 Down: "63. Hwy."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RTE

39 Down: "64. Early Chinese dynasty"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'I'
  • Similar words: Wei dynasty
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WEI

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Down first Get a mental map of the vertical flow
Fill short Down words 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors
Use crossing letters Across letters help confirm Down answers
Look for themes Related Down answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 39 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

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Quick NYT Mini Crossword December 08, 2025 - Mobile-Friendly Solutions & Speed Tips

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today December 08, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for December 08, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, December 08, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 08, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Row 1     
Row 2     
Row 3     
Row 4     
Row 5     

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

  • Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
  • Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
  • Best time to play: During a coffee break
  • Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 26. Like an envelope that's ready to be sent
2 Across 40. Finger or toe ... or, when read as two words, what you can do to the ends of 17- and 62-Across and 10- and 34-Down
3 Across 22. Motor City hoopster
4 Across 24. Run out of clothes?
5 Across 66. Medieval stringed instruments
6 Across 32. Bicycle shorts material
7 Across 28. ___ Major (constellation)
8 Across 41. "Get outta here!"
9 Across 45. Starting point
10 Across 20. Gold, in Spanish

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "26. Like an envelope that's ready to be sent"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S____D

Answer:

Click to reveal SEALED

2 Across: "40. Finger or toe ... or, when read as two words, what you can do to the ends of 17- and 62-Across and 10- and 34-Down"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: D___T

Answer:

Click to reveal DIGIT

3 Across: "22. Motor City hoopster"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: P____N

Answer:

Click to reveal PISTON

4 Across: "24. Run out of clothes?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: S____K

Answer:

Click to reveal STREAK

5 Across: "66. Medieval stringed instruments"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L___S

Answer:

Click to reveal LUTES

6 Across: "32. Bicycle shorts material"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: L___A

Answer:

Click to reveal LYCRA

7 Across: "28. ___ Major (constellation)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: U__A

Answer:

Click to reveal URSA

8 Across: "41. "Get outta here!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T

Answer:

Click to reveal SCAT

9 Across: "45. Starting point"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: O____N

Answer:

Click to reveal ORIGIN

10 Across: "20. Gold, in Spanish"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal ORO

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 63. Hwy.
2 Down 57. Pause in the action
3 Down 18. Acorn droppers
4 Down 54. "That's the truth!"
5 Down 64. Early Chinese dynasty
6 Down 51. No longer available
7 Down 1. Magic charms
8 Down 59. "It's gonna ___ you!"
9 Down 2. Not together
10 Down 9. Stuff on an artist's palette

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "63. Hwy."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal RTE

2 Down: "57. Pause in the action"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: L__L

Answer:

Click to reveal LULL

3 Down: "18. Acorn droppers"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S

Answer:

Click to reveal OAKS

4 Down: "54. "That's the truth!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: N___E

Answer:

Click to reveal NOLIE

5 Down: "64. Early Chinese dynasty"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'I'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal WEI

6 Down: "51. No longer available"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T___N

Answer:

Click to reveal TAKEN

7 Down: "1. Magic charms"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M___S

Answer:

Click to reveal MOJOS

8 Down: "59. "It's gonna ___ you!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C__T

Answer:

Click to reveal COST

9 Down: "2. Not together"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A___T

Answer:

Click to reveal APART

10 Down: "9. Stuff on an artist's palette"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O______T

Answer:

Click to reveal OILPAINT

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • The letter E is the most common in English
  • Words ending in S are often plurals
  • If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
  • Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds Advanced Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes Good You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes Learning You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 58 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play?

No! The NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

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