Answers to today’s NYT mini crossword for December 25

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Mini through clues and answers.

1A clue: With 6-Across, annual visitor dressed in red
Answer: SANTA

6 A Clue: See 1-Through
Answer: CLAUS

7A clue: a story that could get you out of trouble
Answer: ALIBI

8A clue: Harry Potter, aka The Boy Who ___
Answer: LIVED

9A Clue: Farm Equipment Brand
Answer: DEERE

Mini clues and answers

1A hint: spilling hot chocolate, for example
Answer: SCALD

2 A Clue: Sports Reporter LaForce
Answer: ALLY

3A hint: easy to fool
Answer: NAIVE

4A clue: Crop that grows underground
Answer: PIPE

5A clue: “Just kidding ___…”
Answer: APART

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