Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword December 25

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Need some help with today’s mini crossword? Of course, there’s a Christmas theme. Once you’ve solved the entire puzzle, look at the letters used in all the answers and see what they have in common. (5-He’ll tell you across!) Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for your everyday solution, check out our site Simple crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those simple crossword clues and answers.

Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: ___ King Cole, singer of the album “The Magic of Christmas”
Answer: Nat

4a Idea: Body drawings, informally
Answer: tats

Evidence 5A: Letters to ___ (what this little car is made of)
Answer: Santa

6 Evidence: Big fan, in colloquial language
Answer: Stan

7 Clue: “Illmatic” rapper.
The answer: people

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: Grannies, by another name
Answer: pineapple

2D guide: Abbr. Before the name in the note
The answer: care

3D Guide: Org. With long lines on holidays
Answer: Transportation Security Administration

4D Guide: “See you later!”
Answer: Tata

Evidence 5D: Government-issued ID
Answer: SSN

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