Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Sunday’s:
Wondering what a deadly snake with fangs that fold upward is? Not sure what a Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri might be? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with hints and the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.
Here is the first letter for each answer, and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Monday, December 8:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: ___ Mahal – T
4 Across: “Everything must go!” event – S
5 Across: Deadly snake with fangs that fold upward – V
6 Across: Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri – O
7 Across: W, on a map – W
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Spanish small plates – T
2 Down: Ding on a phone, e.g. – A
3 Down: Meanie face – J
4 Down: Shoebox number – S
5 Down: Oath – V
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: ___ Mahal – TAJ
4 Across: “Everything must go!” event – SALE
5 Across: Deadly snake with fangs that fold upward – VIPER
6 Across: Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri – OZARK
7 Across: W, on a map – WEST
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Spanish small plates – TAPAS
2 Down: Ding on a phone, e.g. – ALERT
3 Down: Meanie face – JERK
4 Down: Shoebox number – SIZE
5 Down: Oath – VOW
It took me 12 seconds to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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