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The New York Times Mini Crossword threw kind of a toughie at us for Christmas Eve, I thought. And that day actually showed up in the clues — spoiler!. Anyway, if you’re stuck on any of the clues today, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 24, 2024.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Christmas ___
Answer: EVE
4A clue: Hanker for, as Christmas cookies
Answer: CRAVE
6A clue: Instrument heard in many a Christmas hymn
Answer: ORGAN
7A clue: Rounded heap
Answer: MOUND
8A clue: Vintner’s device
Answer: PRESS
Mini down clues and answers
1A clue: Proofreader’s catch
Answer: ERROR
2A clue: Like a Christmas wish list that just says “toys”
Answer: VAGUE
3A clue: Chris of “Knives Out”
Answer: EVANS
4A clue: Provide free of charge
Answer: COMP
5A clue: Comes to a close
Answer: ENDS
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