NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 17, 2024

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, December 17, 2024:

Across

Pig's place

• The answer is Sty.

Lesson from Aesop's stories

• The answer is Moral.

The squiggly lines over garbage cans, in cartoons

• The answer is Odors.

Unit of weight that's also a unit of currency

• The answer is Pound.

"___ not a big deal"

• The answer is Its.

Down

"Same here"

• The answer is SoDoI.

Fish aptly "swimming through" this puzzle's circled letters

• The answer is Trout.

Knitting project purchases

• The answer is Yarns.

Cleaning item in a bucket

• The answer is Mop.

"Acid"

• The answer is LSD.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.