NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 13, 2024

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Friday, December 13, 2024:

Across

Spread out, as one’s fingers

Long cloud of smoke

Subway payments

Kind of garden with a bonsai tree

“Might I ___ …”

Down

Rating on a Hawaiian Tropic bottle, for short

New York hotel featured in “Home Alone 2,” with “the”

Enticed with bait

Modify, as the Constitution

Reply to roughly 3.6% of Harvard applicants for the 2028 class

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