Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 21

Looking for the most recent Mini crossword answer? Click here to get today's mini crossword clues.plus our daily answers and clues for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

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Need help with today's mini crossword puzzle? The first two “Across” clues had me stumped, but I was able to fill in the “Down” answers and eventually solve the problem. Read all the answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for a daily solution, check out our Tips for Mini Crosswords.

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Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword puzzle

Let's move on to the mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini-tips and answers

1. Hint: The only US president was born in September.
Answer: TAFT

5Hint: “I ___ this” (“Okay, I guess”)
Answer: ALLOW

7. Hint: Reusable diaper material.
Answer: FABRIC

8. Hint: the lands of Seoul and Pyongyang.
Answer: KOREA

9. Hint: You can say “Forever.”
Answer: STAMP

Mini-tips and answers

Clue 1D: Metal pins on the bulletin board.
Answer: TAX

2D hint: Divide into parts.
Answer: ALOT

3D hint: fauna analogue
Answer: FLORA

Hint for 4D: ___ pillar (symbolic carving)
Answer: TOTEM

Hint 6D: Fly swatter sound
Answer: WHAT

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