Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 31st

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and the New York Times Mini crossword has hidden a thematic clue in today’s puzzle. Two of the clues (7 Across and 5 Down) not only refer to a famous New Year’s tradition, but go together. If you’re stuck on any of the clues today, we’ve got 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.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those mini crosswords and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1st clue: Dashboard device to film, randomly
Answer: CAM

4A index: Dashboard device for rocking out
Answer: RADIO

6A hint: brand of cozy slippers with a walnut in its logo
Answer: GANDA

7 A clue: “___ … two …”
Answer: THREE

8A hint: Finale
Answer: END

Mini down clues and answers

Index 1D: Computer Memory Memory
Answer: CACHES

Index 2D: Bedeck
Answer: ADORN

3D index: Stuck in deep mud
Answer: MIRED

Index 4D: Chinese zodiac animal
Answer: RAT

Clue 5D: “… ___ … happy new year!”
Answer: ONE

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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