Looking forthe most recentMini Crossword answer?Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles.The New York TimesMini Crosswordthrew kind of a toughie at us for Christmas Eve, I thought. And that day actually showed up in the clues -- spoiler!. Anyway, if you're stuck on any of the clues today, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visitCNET's NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini CrosswordLet's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 24, 2024. NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Christmas ___Answer: EVE4A clue: Hanker for, as Christmas cookiesAnswer: CRAVE6A clue: Instrument heard in many a Christmas hymnAnswer: ORGAN7A clue: Rounded heapAnswer: MOUND8A clue: Vintner's deviceAnswer: PRESSMini down clues and answers1A clue: Proofreader's catchAnswer: ERROR2A clue: Like a Christmas wish list that just says "toys"Answer: VAGUE3A clue: Chris of "Knives Out"Answer: EVANS4A clue: Provide free of chargeAnswer: COMP5A clue: Comes to a closeAnswer: ENDSHow to play more Mini CrosswordsThe New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for all to play. You can play the current day's Mini Crossword for free, but you'll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.