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The New York Times Mini Crossword threw us quite a challenge on Christmas Eve, I thought. And that day actually appeared in the clues – spoilers! Anyway, if you’re stuck on any of the clues today, we have the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.

The mini crossword puzzle is just one of many games in the Times games collection. If you are looking for today’s answers to words, compounds and strands, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle clues page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword puzzle

Let’s move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.

Mini about hints and answers

1 A Note: Christmas ___
Answer: EVE

4A hint: craving Christmas cookies
Answer: YEARS

6A note: Instrument that appears in many Christmas carols
Answer: ORGAN

7A note: Rounded pile
Answer: MOUND

8 A Clue: Vintner’s Device
Answer: PRESS

Minimize hints and responses

1A note: The corrector’s hook
Answer: ERROR

2A hint: Like a Christmas wish list that only says “toys.”
Answer: VAG

3 A Note: Chris from “Knives Out”
Answer: EVANS

4A Note: Provide for free
Answer: COMP

5A note: It’s coming to an end
Answer: END

How to play more mini crosswords

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