Today’s New York Times Simple Crossword Answers December 31

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and today’s mini crossword puzzle offers some fun clues dating back to the past year. Read on to get 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

1Guide: Many participants in the “6-7” trend of 2025
The answer: a child

4 Evidence: Like 2025, for the French?
The answer: in me

Proof 5A: Last one minted in 2025
Answer: Penny

6 clue: O in XOXO
The answer: hugs

7Proof: “Real” items are in demand in 2025
The answer: identifiers

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: No ___ (2025 Protest)
Answer: Kings

2D Guide: Travelers’ Lodgings
The answer: go down

3D Idea: Home Project Inputs.
Answer: DIY

4D Proof: Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a high-profile idea
The answer: disagreement

5D Guide: 2025 Super Bowl Champion Eagles, on the scoreboards
Answer: fi

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