Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 11

Looking for most recent Answer to mini crosswords? Click here for today’s mini crossword clues, plus our daily answers and hints for Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections puzzles from The New York Times: Sports Edition.

Need help with today’s mini crosswords? It wasn’t too bad, although 7-Across threw me until I solved some of Down’s clues. Read on for the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.

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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1A clue: the painter’s protective clothing
Solution: SMOCK

6A clue: the “Toy Story 5” studio
Answer: PIXAR

7A clue: your answer to the question “Where were you at 9 p.m. last night?” “, maybe
Solution: ALIBI

8 Hint: Tennis Star Rafael
Answer: NADAL

9A Clue: The Solemn Toll of a Church Bell
Solution: KNEL

Mini-clues and answers

Clue 1D: defeat solidly, in slang
Solution: SPANK

Clue 2D: Italian city with a fashion week
Answer: MILAN

3D Index: Iron ___ (rust)
Solution: OXIDE

Clue 4D: Small group of conspirators
Solution: CABAL

Clue 5D: Food for a baleen whale
Answer: KRILL

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