For fans of the New York Times Mini Crossword, December 13 introduces a fresh set of clues and solutions. This compact puzzle format delivers a quick and engaging challenge, perfect for both novices and seasoned solvers.
Overview of NYT Mini Crossword
The NYT Mini Crossword is a smaller, simplified version of the traditional crossword puzzles. Typically designed to be completed in a short period, the Mini features a five-by-five grid. Most days, it presents between three and five clues in both horizontal and vertical orientations.
While the Mini puzzle is free to access on the New York Times website or through the NYT Games app, users require a subscription to explore their archives or past puzzles.
December 13 Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions
This week’s puzzle boasts a variety of intriguing clues. Below is a summary of the highlights from the December 13 NYT Mini Crossword.
Across Clues
- 1) Field trip vehicle – BUS
- 4) Peter’s antagonist, in a musical tale – WOLF
- 8) “Keep me posted,” in texts – LMK
- 9) Opera solo – ARIA
- 10) ___Pen (emergency device) – EPI
- 11) With 12-Across, gets in order – SETS
- 12) With 14-Across, what a tennis champ might win a match in – STRAIGHT
- 14) See 12-Across – SETS
- 15) “A long time ___ in a galaxy far, far away …” – AGO
- 16) Shy and gentle – MEEK
- 17) Prefix with apology or answer – NON
- 18) Comes to a close – ENDS
- 19) Have to pay – OWE
Down Clues
- 1) “Goodness gracious!” – BLESSME
- 2) Indefinitely many, informally – UMPTEEN
- 3) Avoided, as an issue – SKIRTED
- 4) “Now, where ___?” – WAS I
- 5) Green topping at a pizza parlor – OREGANO
- 6) John who played Churchill on “The Crown” – LITHGOW
- 7) Sneaky trick to “pull” – FASTONE
- 13) Doesn’t just assume one has permission – ASKS
The Challenge Ahead
This Mini puzzle is notably larger than standard, featuring a tennis theme. The layout may resemble a tennis court, adding an extra layer of creativity to the solving experience. Each clue poses its own challenge, making it both enjoyable and stimulating.
Whether you are seasoned or new to crossword puzzles, make sure to give this one a try. Happy solving!
