Today’s NYT mini crossword answer for December 24

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New York Times Mini crossword threw some kind of coolness at us for Christmas Eve, I thought. And that day actually showed up in the clues — spoiler!. Anyway, if you’re stuck on any of the tracks today, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance for the daily solution, check out our mini crossword tips.

Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ game collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, visit CNET’s NYT puzzle page.

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Let’s look at these mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1 A clue: Christmas ___
Answer: EVE

4A hint: Craving, like Christmas cookies
Answer: TRUGER

6A clue: Instrument heard in many a Christmas hymn
Answer: ORGAN

7A clue: Rounded pile
Answer: MOUTH

8 A hint: Vintner’s unit
Answer: PRESS

Mini down clues and answers

1 A clue: The proofreader’s catch
Answer: ERROR

2 A clue: Like a Christmas card that just says “toys”
Answer: VAG

3 A clue: Chris from “Knives Out”
Answer: EVANS

4A Clue: Gives Free
Answer: COMP

5 A clue: Nearing an end
Answer: END

How to play multiple mini crosswords

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