At a Glance
- Mini Crossword answers for Dec. 30, 2025
- Across: LICK, DEMON, AGAME, MAGMA, PLEAD
- Down: LEGAL, IMAGE, COMMA, KNEAD, DAMP
- Why it matters: Fans can quickly solve the daily puzzle and enjoy the challenge.
The New York Times Mini Crossword for December 30, 2025 has been completed, and the answers are now available. Below is a concise list of the across and down clues with their solutions, so you can finish the puzzle in minutes. For additional hints and the full puzzle image, check out News Of Fort Worth‘s NYT puzzle hints page.
Across Answers
The across clues for the puzzle were answered as follows:
- 1A – “Kiss” from a canine → LICK
- 5A – One hunted by K-pop stars, in a hit 2025 film → DEMON
- 6A – Athlete’s peak form → AGAME
- 7A – Molten rock in a volcano → MAGMA
- 8A – Beg → PLEAD
Down Answers
The down clues were solved as follows:
- 1D – Paper size bigger than “letter” → LEGAL
- 2D – JPEG or PNG → IMAGE
- 3D – Oxford ___ (much-debated punctuation mark) → COMMA
- 4D – Work, as dough → KNEAD
- 5D – Neither dry nor soaked → DAMP
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A | LICK |
| 5A | DEMON |
| 6A | AGAME |
| 7A | MAGMA |
| 8A | PLEAD |
| 1D | LEGAL |
| 2D | IMAGE |
| 3D | COMMA |
| 4D | KNEAD |
| 5D | DAMP |
Key Takeaways
- Across answers: LICK, DEMON, AGAME, MAGMA, PLEAD
- Down answers: LEGAL, IMAGE, COMMA, KNEAD, DAMP
- The puzzle was completed on Dec. 30, 2025, and answers are available for quick reference.
With these answers in hand, you can confidently tackle the NYT Mini Crossword and enjoy the daily challenge. Check back tomorrow for the next puzzle’s solutions.
