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Completed NYT December 17, 2025 Mini Crossword.
Mini-tips and answers
1. Hint: Nod (off)
Answer: DOSE
Clue 5: A submarine during World War II.
Answer: UBOAT
7. Hint: Not an easy task on a busy highway.
Answer: COMBINE
Tip 8: Heat-resistant glassware for cooking
Answer: PIREX
9Tip: Get into groups
Answer: SORT
Mini-tips and answers
Hint 1D: break up with
Answer: DUMP
2D hint: Gets in line, so to speak.
Answer: OBEY
3D Clue: The legendary vigilante who cuts the letter “Z” with his sword.
Answer: ZORRO
4D Hint: It's time for Rarin to go.
Answer: IGER
Prompt 6D: A common reminder about an upcoming meeting.
Answer: TEXT
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