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The New York Times Mini Crossword pulled out one of my favorite groaner jokes today. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a variation of this clue printed on a T-shirt. It’s something like, “Use commas, or else ‘I like cooking, family and friends’ turns into ‘I like cooking family and friends.'” OK, OK, it’s kind of dumb, but to an English major, it’s a little bit funny. Read on for more NYT Mini Crossword hints and 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. 16, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Petting zoo animal
Answer: GOAT
5A clue: Important feature of the sentence “I like cooking, family and friends”
Answer: COMMA
6A clue: Labor alliance
Answer: UNION
7A clue: “All ___ are off!”
Answer: BETS
8A clue: Triage centers, for short
Answer: ERS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: One who’s doomed to fail
Answer: GONER
2D clue: Leaves out
Answer: OMITS
3D clue: “Famous” cookie maker
Answer: AMOS
4D clue: Original color of peanut M&Ms, introduced in 1954
Answer: TAN
5D clue: Rubik’s ___
Answer: CUBE
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