Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 23

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I write for today’s New York Times Mini crossword puzzle while tolerating about 4 Across, or the stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather. Also, I have a cat in this room whose nickname is 9 Across, even though it’s not named after anything to do with British politics. Today’s puzzle was pretty easy, I thought. But if you’re stuck on any of the clues today, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for day-to-day solving, check out our Mini Crossword Hints.

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Let’s get to the clues and answers to these mini crosswords.

Mini clues and answers

Clue 1A: A character who is blue in the face?
Answer: SMURF

Clue 6A: A Middle Eastern country that emerges from Saudi Arabia
Answer: QATAR

7A clue: Loosen like a knot
Answer: UNLEASHING

Clue 8A: Author Negotiator
Answer: AGENT

9 Clue: Labour’s rival in British politics
Answer: TORRY

Mini clues and answers

Clue 1A: What catchers do behind home plate…or an adjective that might describe their physique
Answer: SQUATING

Clue 2A: Tropical fruit in a sweet salsa
Answer: MANGO

3A hint: Say it out loud
Answer: OFF

4A Clue: Like stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather
Answer: RAINY

Clue 5A: Guitar neck tape
Answer: FRET

How to play more mini crosswords

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