Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 16

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Mini through clues and answers

1 Hint: He has a safe
Answer: CAR

4A Hint: Kentucky Senator ___ Paul
Solution: RAND

5 Hint: They Have Branches
Solution: BANKS

6A Clue: Not Found
Answer: AWOL

7 Hint: It has a trunk and branches
Answer: TREE

Mini-clues and answers

Clue 1D: something that is carried when carrying, perhaps
Solution: CANOE

Clue 2D: ___ breaker, basketball movement that brings down the defender
Answer: ANKLE

3D Clue: Two in a bracket? : Abbr.
Answer: RDS

4D clue: a sound that imitates a lion or dinosaur
Solution: RAW

5D Clue: Symbol in Gotham’s Night Sky
Answer: BAT

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