【Dear Utol (2025): Week 8 Highlights Episode 45】

The Dear Utol (2025): Week 8 Highlights Episode 45Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, December 20, 2024:

Across

What it doesn't hurt to do if you're confused, they say

• The answer is Ask.

"Toodles!"

• The answer is Tata.

"A Christmas ___" (classic holiday book)

• The answer is Carol.

Really love

• The answer is Adore.

More than a few

• The answer is Many.

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Down

Burr in "Hamilton"

• The answer is Aaron.

"A Christmas ___" (classic holiday movie)

• The answer is Carol.

Dark green leafy green

• The answer is Kale.

Magician's "I did it!"

• The answer is Tada.

Word after dash or web

• The answer is Cam.

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