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The New York Times Mini crossword puzzles I pulled out one of my favorite groaner jokes today. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a variation of this reference on a t-shirt. It’s something like, “Use commas, otherwise ‘I like to cook, family and friends’ becomes ‘I like to cook, family and friends.'” OK, OK, it’s kind of stupid, but for an English student it’s a bit funny. Read on for more NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers. And if you could use some daily fix tips and guidance, check out our Mini Crossword Puzzle Tips.
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Let’s move on to the mini crossword puzzle clues and answers.
The finished NYT mini crossword puzzle for December 16, 2024.
Mini about hints and answers
1A hint: petting zoo animal
Answer: GOAT
5A note: Important feature of the sentence “I like cooking, family and friends”
Answer: COMMA
6A note: working alliance
Answer: UNION
7A hint: “All ___ are out!”
Answer: BET
8A note: triage centers, in short
Answer: ERS
Minimize hints and responses
1D Clue: One doomed to failure
Answer: GONER
2D Note: Omits
Answer: CHOOSE
3D Clue: “Famous” cookie maker
Answer: AMOS
4D Note: Original color of Peanut M&Ms, introduced in 1954
Answer: TAN
5D Clue: Rubik’s ___
Answer: DICE
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