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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 22, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Greeting from Kermit the Frog
Answer: HIHO
5A clue: Apt name for a baby born around Christmas
Answer: CAROL
6A clue: Body part that might be sprained or rolled
Answer: ANKLE
7A clue: Apt name for a baby born around Christmas
Answer: NOEL
8A clue: Unlikely to leave a mess
Answer: TIDY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Vietnam’s capital city
Answer: HANOI
2D clue: Irritated
Answer: IRKED
3D clue: Apt name for a baby born around Christmas
Answer: HOLLY
4D clue: Cry at a bullfight
Answer: OLE
5D clue: “I ___ even!” (modern complaint)
Answer: CANT
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