Struggling with today’s New York Times Mini Crossword? Our answer guide for December 31, 2024, is here to help you complete the puzzle! The NYT Mini Crossword offers a bite-sized version of the renowned daily crossword, perfect for those who enjoy a quick mental workout. Despite its smaller grid and fewer clues, it still packs the same clever challenges as the full-sized version. Published daily in both print and online formats, the Mini is ideal for puzzlers seeking a brief yet stimulating experience.
- December 31, 2024 NYT Mini Crossword Answers
- 1A: Dashboard device for filming, casually NYT Crossword Clue
- 4A: Dashboard device for rocking out NYT Crossword Clue
- 6A: Cozy slippers brand with a nut in its logo NYT Crossword Clue
- 7A: “___ … two …” NYT Crossword Clue
- 8A: Finale NYT Crossword Clue
- 1D: Computer memory storage NYT Crossword Clue
- 2D: Bedeck NYT Crossword Clue
- 3D: Stuck in deep mud NYT Crossword Clue
- 4D: Chinese zodiac animal NYT Crossword Clue
- 5D: “… ___ … happy new year!” NYT Crossword Clue
December 31, 2024 NYT Mini Crossword Answers
If you’re stuck on any clue from the 12/31/24 puzzle, we’ve compiled a list of all the answers below. Simply search for the specific clue you’re working on, and you’ll find the corresponding solution. This way, you can get help for only the clues you need without accidentally seeing answers to others you’re still tackling!
1A: Dashboard device for filming, casually NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A river in east-central England that passes through Cambridge and merges with the Ouse River.
- A circular disk designed to transform rotational motion into linear motion.
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
MAC
4A: Dashboard device for rocking out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A device that receives, demodulates, and amplifies transmitted electronic signals.
- A channel or system used for communication.
Answer:
Hint 2: (adjective)
- Related to radiation or radioactivity.
6A: Cozy slippers brand with a nut in its logo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cozy (adjective)
- Creating or encouraging a warm, friendly, and informal environment.
- Providing or experiencing comforting warmth and protection, often in a snug or compact space.
Answer:
Hint 2: Cozy (noun)
- A fabric covering designed to keep a teapot warm.
7A: “___ … two …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Two (adjective)
- Representing the quantity that is one greater than one.
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Hint 2: Two (noun)
- A playing card in a deck featuring two spots.
- The cardinal number equal to the sum of one plus one, or a symbol that represents this number.
8A: Finale NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A leftover piece of fabric remaining after the rest has been used or sold.
- The desired outcome or goal of a plan that, once accomplished, brings related actions to a conclusion.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To stop or bring something to a close.
- To serve as the final or concluding part of something.
1D: Computer memory storage NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- In computer science, a portion of RAM designated as a specialised buffer storage, continuously updated to enhance data transfer between system components with varying properties.
- A hidden reserve of money or valuable items.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To accumulate or store something for future use.
2D: Bedeck NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb)
- Be visually appealing.
- Enhance attractiveness by adding decoration, color, or other elements.
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
ANDRO
3D: Stuck in deep mud NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stuck (adjective)
- Puzzled or confused.
- Trapped or fixed in place.
Answer:
Hint 2: Mud (verb)
- To soil or cover with mud, muck, or mire.
- To coat or plaster with mud.
4D: Chinese zodiac animal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Zodiac (noun)
- A belt-like area in the sky on both sides of the ecliptic, divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological use.
- A circular chart depicting the 12 zodiacal constellations and their corresponding signs in astrology.
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Hint 2: Chinese (adjective)
- Pertaining to the island republic of Taiwan, its people, or their language.
5D: “… ___ … happy new year!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective)
- (Informal) Extremely; used casually to emphasize something.
- Having the indivisible quality of a single unit.
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Hint 2: (noun)
- The smallest whole number, or a symbol representing this number.
- A single individual or item.

