Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 30

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The New York Times Mini crossword he likes to be smart with his players. Today’s puzzle has a clue that requires an answer that is “a little less than ‘mega'” and another that asks for an answer that is “a little more than “mega”. Today, we have the answers. And if you can use some tips and guides to solve every day, check our Mini crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those mini crosswords and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1 A clue: Rudely straightforward
Answer: BLUNT

6A hint: Where can you see half-inch ticks?
Answer: RULER

7A hint: A little less than “mega”
Answer: EXTRA

8 An index: Verbose
Answer: WORD

9A index: Sun unit
Answer: RAY

Mini down clues and answers

Index 1D: impregnated mixture
Answer: BREW

2D Index: Hotel Swanky Vegas looks like an Egyptian pyramid
Answer: LUXOR

3D index: A little more than “mega”
Answer: ULTRA

Index 4D: Quirkily enthusiastic about science, perhaps
Answer: NERDY

Index 5D: convenience for breakfast in bed
Answer: TRAY

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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