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.Merry Christmas! The New York TimesMini Crossworddove right into the holiday with two major Christmas words for 1 and 6 Across. But if you're stuck on any of the clues today, we've got a holiday gift for you -- 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. 25, 2024. NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: With 6-Across, annual visitor dressed in redAnswer: SANTA6A clue: See 1-AcrossAnswer: CLAUS7A clue: Tale that might you get you off the hookAnswer: ALIBI8A clue: Harry Potter a.k.a. The Boy Who ___Answer: LIVED9A clue: Farm equipment brandAnswer: DEEREMini down clues and answers1A clue: Spill hot cocoa on, sayAnswer: SCALD2A clue: Sports reporter LaForceAnswer: ALLIE3A clue: Easily dupedAnswer: NAIVE4A clue: Crop that grows undergroundAnswer: TUBER5A clue: "All kidding ___ "Answer: ASIDEHow 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.