Today’s New York Times Simple Crossword Answers for December 20

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 clue: A university in the Boston area has an elephant mascot
The answer: strands

Idea 6a: Almost out of stock
Answer: low running

7 Evidence: Adams’ successor as mayor of New York City
Answer: Mamdani

8 Evidence: “evil” meaning “good”
Answer: opposite

9 Evidence: “If you say so…”
Answer: Aegis

10 Directory: Peers Repubs
Answer: DMS

Mini down clues and answers

1D Evidence: Abdomen, informally
Answer: tomtom

2D idea: Fixed using Ctrl+Z
Answer: cancel

3D idea: custard desserts
Answer: Flanz

Idea 4D: Awards for Broadway stars
Answer: Tonys

5D Guide: Complete the first stage of the triathlon
The answer: swimming

6D Guide: A place to hone your golf swing
The answer: range

7D Evidence: Honey ___ (graham cracker brand)
Answer: maid

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