Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Monday’s:
Wondering what an apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger could be? Not sure what it means to get to go, as leftovers? 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 Tuesday, December 9:
Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger – C
5 Across: Get to go, as leftovers – B
7 Across: Word that can precede Bowl or Glue – S
8 Across: Intense anger – R
9 Across: “Cut that out!” – S
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Stephen Colbert’s network – C
2 Down: Noted group of 24 – H
3 Down: One living abroad, informally – E
4 Down: Spanish for “fire” – F
6 Down: Do some kitchen work – P
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers
1 Across: Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger – CHEF
5 Across: Get to go, as leftovers – BOX UP
7 Across: Word that can precede Bowl or Glue – SUPER
8 Across: Intense anger – RAGE
9 Across: “Cut that out!” – STOP
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Stephen Colbert’s network – CBS
2 Down: Noted group of 24 – HOURS
3 Down: One living abroad, informally – EXPAT
4 Down: Spanish for “fire” – FUEGO
6 Down: Do some kitchen work – PREP
It took me 0:49 to complete today’s NYT Mini.
See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!
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