Answers to today’s New York Times Simple Crossword December 26


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Need some help with today’s mini crossword? Some of the clues are tricky today – I thought maybe 1-Across was referring to the Grinch, or even Oscar the Grouch, but was I wrong at all! 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.

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NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle completed on December 26, 2025.

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: furry and green, for example
Answer: Moses

6 Evidence: The state known for potatoes
Answer: Idaho

7 Evidence: Like a loyal friend
The answer: sincere

8A Clue: Have a drink
The answer: drink

9 Evidence: The pronoun is often associated with “her”
The answer: She is

Mini down clues and answers

1D idea: Not spicy, like salsa
The answer: light

Two-dimensional idea: causes of nasal wrinkles
The answer: smells

3D Evidence: Words from a doctor examining your tonsils
Answer: Dear

4D Evidence: Comedian Gillis
Answer: Shane

5D Evidence: Part of an egg used to make Hollandaise sauce
Answer: egg yolk


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