NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Dec. 31

Published: December 31, 2025
Game: NYT Mini Crossword

Looking for today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers? The Dec. 31 Mini Crossword wraps up 2025 with several clever year-in-review clues, touching on pop culture, protests, sports, and trends from the past year.

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🧩 NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Dec. 31, 2025

✅ Mini Across Clues and Answers

Clue	Answer
1A. Many a participant in the 2025 “6-7” trend	KID
4A. Like 2025, to the French?	FINI
5A. The last one was minted in 2025	PENNY
6A. The O’s in XOXO	HUGS
7A. “Real” ones became required in 2025	IDS

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✅ Mini Down Clues and Answers

Clue	Answer
1D. No ___ (2025 protest)	KINGS
2D. Travelers’ lodgings	INNS
3D. Home project inits.	DIY
4D. Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a high-profile one	FEUD
5D. The 2025 Super Bowl champion Eagles, on scoreboards	PHI

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🧠 Puzzle Notes & Difficulty

• Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
• Theme: 2025 year-in-review references
• Trickiest clue: 1D (KINGS) — required awareness of 2025 protest phrasing
• Fast solves: Under 1 minute for experienced Mini players

This puzzle balanced nostalgia and accessibility, making it a fun way to close out the year.

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🕹️ What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?

The NYT Mini Crossword is a fast, daily crossword from the New York Times:

• Typically a 5×5 grid
• Designed for quick, casual solving
• New puzzle released every day
• Perfect companion to Wordle and Connections

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers for Dec. 31, 2025?

The answers include KID, FINI, PENNY, HUGS, IDS, KINGS, INNS, DIY, FEUD, and PHI.

Was today’s NYT Mini Crossword hard?

No. The Dec. 31 puzzle was easy to moderate, with light pop-culture knowledge required.

What was today’s Mini Crossword theme?

Several clues referenced events, trends, and moments from 2025.

Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword?

You can play daily on the New York Times Games website or mobile app.