【Dear Utol (2025): Week 8 Highlights Episode 45】

The Dear Utol (2025): Week 8 Highlights Episode 45Mini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, December 11, 2024:

Across

"That's my ___!" ("I LOVE that song!")

• The answer is Jam.

Jay who hosted "The Tonight Show" from 1992–2009 and 2010–14

• The answer is Leno.

Assassin skilled in martial arts

• The answer is Ninja.

Element whose name is found in FARGO, ND

• The answer is Argon.

Boyfriends, quaintly

• The answer is Beaus.

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Down

Game with a tower that topples

• The answer is Jenga.

Green-skinned pear variety

• The answer is Anjou.

Sounds from a child after they're told to turn off the TV, maybe

• The answer is Moans.

Currency replaced by the euro in Italy

• The answer is Lire.

Catch red-handed

• The answer is Nab.

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