New York Times Simple Crossword Answers Today December 11

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Need some help with today’s mini crossword? It wasn’t too bad, although 7-Across threw me until I solved some Down clues. Read on for 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 Guide: Protective clothing for the painter
The answer: Your Highness

6Guide: “Toy Story 5” studio.
Answer: Pixar

7Clue: Maybe your answer to “Where were you at 9pm last night?”
The answer: an excuse

8A Clue: Tennis star Rafael
Answer: Nadal

9 Evidence: The majestic sound of the church bell
Answer: Neil

Mini down clues and answers

1D Guide: Defeat soundly, in the vernacular
Answer: Spank

2D Guide: An Italian city has a fashion week
Answer: Milan

3D clue: Iron ___ (rust)
Answer: oxide

4D Evidence: A small group of conspirators
Answer: Cabal

5D Guide: Baleen whale food
Answer: Creel

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