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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, December 21
The New York Times has just published its latest mini crossword puzzle for today, and we’re here to bring you the answers. The NYT Mini is a daily distraction that can be solved in no time at all. However, sometimes, even seasoned puzzle enthusiasts might need a little help figuring out the tricky clues.
For those who are new to crosswords or need some assistance with today’s challenging puzzle, I’ve got your back! Below, you’ll find the complete list of answers and explanations for this Saturday’s crossword puzzle.
Across:
* 1. Zap with a beam of light – LASE
* 5. ___ solstice, the shortest day of the year – WINTER
* 7. 100 years – CENTURY
* 8. 100 years, for Jimmy Carter – AGE
* 9. Roll with it! – DIE
* 10. Sports newbies – ROOKIES
* 12. Like each day relative to the day before it, for the next six months – LONGER
* 13. Eugene V. ___, five-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America – DEBS
Down:
* 1. First blank on a form, maybe – LINEONE
* 2. Unwanted crawler on a kitchen counter – ANT
* 3. Prepares for a test – STUDIES
* 4. More spooky – EERIER
* 5. “Everything cool between us?” – WEGOOD
* 6. Some loaves of bread … or a homophone for what they do in the oven – RYES
* 7. Astronomer Sagan whose papers are archived in the Library of Congress – CARL
I must admit, today’s puzzle was quite challenging! I didn’t know that “lase” could be used as a verb to zap with a beam of light. That took me by surprise! On the other hand, the clue about each day being relative to the one before it threw me off until I connected it to the Solstice clue. Nonetheless, it was a puzzle worth solving.
As always, we hope you found this article helpful in your crossword-solving endeavors. Feel free to share any thoughts or feedback on today’s puzzle below!
Source: www.forbes.com
