Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 28th

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New York Times Mini crossword puzzle often offers answers that are more than one word long. There were a couple today (6 across, 8 across, 1 down) and I always find them difficult. Anyway, 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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Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s take a look at these mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini clues and answers

1A clue: French body of water
Answer: LAC

Clue 4A: Related to the Vatican
Answer: PAPAL

Clue 6A: Salsa and scallop station
Answer: TAKOBAR

Clue 8A: Way, way, way back
Answer: AGESAGO

Clue 9A: Completely erased
Answer: DESTROY

Hint 10A: Read the sheet before playing a new board game
Answer: RULES

Clue 11A: The Vet’s Patient
Answer: PET

Mini clues and answers

1D trail: Ties as hiking boots
Answer: LACESUP

2D clue: One of the 12 depicted in da Vinci’s Last Supper
Answer: APOSTLE

3D clue: Nightclub like Moulin Rouge
Answer: CABARET

4D Hint: A buzzing device for a doctor on call
Answer: PAGER

5D trace: Nigerian city that is the most populated in Africa (21+ million)
Answer: LAGOS

6D Clue: A little bit
Answer: TAD

7A Clue: ___ G. Biv
Answer: SWARM

How to play more mini crosswords

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