Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 29

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The New York Times Mini crossword it was pretty easy today. The only one that stumped me was 5 Across, which asked for a word for a “first string crew”, and that only stumped me because it could have many meanings. Hint: Think about Mr. T and friends. However, if you are stuck on any clue today, we have the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance to solve every day, check out ours Mini crossword tips.

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

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Let’s get to those mini crosswords and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1 A hint: Approach, so to speak
Answer: HOT

5A hint: the first-string team
Answer: ATEAM

7A clue: ___ journalism, style associated with Hunter S. Thompson
Answer: GONZO

8Hint: Award-winning “activity” for new parents
Answer: SLEEP

9 A clue: The opposite of more
Answer: LESS

Mini down clues and answers

Index 1D: it wags like an excited dog’s tail
Answer: WAGS

Index 2D: ring-shaped reef
Answer: ATOLL

3D Index: Zellweger from “Bridget Jones’s Diary”
Answer: RENEE

Index 4D: Puzzle in a children’s coloring book
Answer: LABYRINTHS

Index 6D: Clean the floor
Answer: MOPS

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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