NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 5, 2025

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 Friday, Dec. 5, 2025:

Across

Beaver's building project

• The answer is Dam.

Unit of distance originally equivalent to 1,000 paces

• The answer is Mile.

Number of dwarfs or deadly sins

• The answer is Seven.

Extra-large film format

• The answer is Imax.

Crosses (out)

• The answer is Xes.

Down

Difficult-to-work-with stars

• The answer is Divas

U.S. soccer star ___ Morgan

• The answer is Alex.

Roughly half of the adult population

• The answer is Men.

5-Down-5-Across, for one

• The answer is Meme.

Broadway musical about the wives of Henry VIII

• The answer is Six.

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