Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 17

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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by December 17, 2025.
Mini through clues and answers
1A clue: Nod (off)
Answer: DOZE
5A Hint: Naval Submarines During World War II
Solution: UBOAT
7 Hint: Tricky Thing to Do on a Busy Highway
Solution: MERGE
8Hint: Heat-Resistant Glassware for Cooking
Solution: PYREX
9A Hint: Group
Answer: SORT
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Break up with
Solution: DUMP
2D Clue: Stands in line, so to speak
Solution: OBEY
3D clue: legendary vigilante who cuts a “Z” with his sword
Answer: ZORRO
Clue 4D: Rarin’ to go
Answer: HAPPY
Clue 6D: common reminder for an upcoming appointment
Answer: TEXT
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