Answers to today’s NYT mini crossword for December 23

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I’m writing about today’s New York Times. Mini crossword while tolerating some 4 Across, or stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather. And I also have a cat in this room whose nickname is 9 Across, although he wasn’t named after anything to do with British politics. Today’s puzzle was pretty easy, I thought. But if you are stuck on any of the clues today, 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.

1A clue: Character who has a blue face?
Answer: SMURF

6A clue: Middle Eastern country that stands out from Saudi Arabia
Answer: QATAR

7A clue: Loosen, like a knot
Answer: UNLEASH

8 A Clue: The Author’s Negotiator
Answer: AGENT

9A clue: Labour’s rival in British politics
Answer: TORIA

Mini clues and answers

1A hint: What catchers do behind the plate… or an adjective that can describe their physique
Answer: SQUAT

2A clue: tropical fruit in sweet sauce
Answer: MANGO

3A hint: say out loud
Answer: TOTAL

Clue 4: Like stereotypical weather in the Pacific Northwest
Answer: RAINY

5A clue: bar on a guitar neck
Answer: TRASPET

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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