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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 20, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Boston-area university with an elephant mascot
Answer: TUFTS
6A clue: Be nearly out of stock
Answer: RUNLOW
7A clue: Adams’s successor as New York City mayor
Answer: MAMDANI
8A clue:” Wicked,” for “good”
Answer: ANTONYM
9A clue: “If you say so …”
Answer: IGUESS
10A clue: Counterparts of Repubs
Answer: DEMS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Belly, informally
Answer: TUMTUM
2D clue: Fixes with Ctrl+Z
Answer: UNDOES
3D clue: Custardy desserts
Answer: FLANS
4D clue: Awards for Broadway stars
Answer: TONYS
5D clue: Complete the first leg of a triathlon
Answer: SWIM
6D clue: Place to hone one’s golf swing
Answer: RANGE
7D clue: Honey ___ (brand of graham crackers)
Answer: MAID
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