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Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Of course, there’s a very Christmassy clue involved. And once you solve the entire puzzle, look at the letters used in all the answers and see what they have in common. (5-Across will tell you!) Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 25, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: ___ King Cole, singer with the album “The Magic of Christmas”
Answer: NAT
4A clue: Body drawings, informally
Answer: TATS
5A clue: Letters to ___ (what this Mini was made with)
Answer: SANTA
6A clue: Huge fan, in slang
Answer: STAN
7A clue: “Illmatic” rapper
Answer: NAS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Grandmothers, by another name
Answer: NANAS
2D clue: Abbr. before a name on a memo
Answer: ATTN
3D clue: Org. with long lines around the holidays
Answer: TSA
4D clue: “See ya later!”
Answer: TATA
5D clue: Govt.-issued ID
Answer: SSN
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