Answers to today’s NYT mini crossword for December 18

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Then, I swear it would have solved today’s problem. Mini crossword faster, but I have old eyes and read track 6 Across, “Irk”, as “INK”. Time and time again I was puzzled as to what five-letter word could refer to “ink.” I was possibly puzzled by a nearby answer that actually contained the word “ink.” But eventually, I squinted and saw that it was “IRK,” and uh, yeah, now I feel, well, IRKED. If you are stuck on any of the Mini Crossword clues today, for whatever reason, we have the answers. And if you need some tips 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.

Mini through clues and answers.

1One track: the only instrument in a typical orchestra that reads the alto clef
Answer: VIOLA

6A Clue: Irk
Answer: DISTURB

7A hint: a kind of cold coffee with frothy bubbles
Answer: NITRO

8A hint: affirmative nod
Answer: NOD

9A clue: An 88 on a piano
Answer: KEY

Mini clues and answers

Clue 1D: Vehicle with sliding door
Answer: SINCE

2D Clue: With a pen, as a signature
Answer: INK

3D track: how a dancer usually dances
Answer: ABOVE ALL

Clue 4D: “___, ___, look who’s 40!” (rhyming line in a birthday card)
Answer: SIR

Clue 5D: __ Edebiri, Emmy-winning actress for “The Bear”
Answer: okay

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