Today’s answers to the NYT December 25 mini crossword

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

Mini clues and answers

1A Clue: With 6-Across, an annual visitor dressed in red
Answer: SANTA CLAUS

6A Clue: See 1-Across
Answer: CLAUS

Clue 7A: A story that can get you off the hook
Answer: ALIBI

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

Clue 9A: Brand of farm equipment
Answer: DEERE

Mini clues and answers

1A clue: Spill hot cocoa, say
Answer: Scalding

2A Clue: LaForce Sports Reporter
Answer: ALLIE

Clue 3A: Easily fooled
Answer: NAIVE

Clue 4A: A crop that grows underground
Answer: TUBER

5A hint: “Just kidding ___ …”
Answer: AWAY

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