Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 1

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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by December 1, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: a tree symbol of Canada
Answer: MAPLE
6A Clue: Alley
Solution: ALLEY
7 Hint: Kind of steak with a letter in its name
Answer: TBO
8A Hint: Beer Pong Targets
Solution: CUTS
9A clue: “___ Pinafore” (Gilbert and Sullivan opera)
Answer: HMS
Mini-clues and answers
Hint 1D: Show mutual interest, like on a dating app
Answer: MATCH
2D Clue: “Bad” or “Good kid, MAAD City”
Answer: ALBUM
3D clue: sits (lies down) heavily
Solution: PLO
Clue 4D: Contact ___
Answer: LENS
5D Clue: Look here!
Answer: EYE
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