NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for December 2, 2025
<html><body><img src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTCw1ix6aTDssmkK5_1itVTQerh_5ZdjnkfzNAxYfwciB7wNZNdSnd3sapKtGg" alt="NYT Mini Crossword" style="width:100%; max-width:600px; height:auto; display:block; margin:0 auto 20px;"/><h1>NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for December 2, 2025</h1><p>Welcome, crossword enthusiasts! Tackle today's New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle for December 2, 2025, with our helpful hints and full solutions. The Mini is a quick 5x5 grid perfect for a brain break. Whether you're stuck on a tricky clue or want to check your work, we've got you covered. Spoiler alert: Scroll past the hints for the answers!</p><h2>Hints for Across Clues</h2><ol><li>Word for a young goat (3 letters): Think farm animal.</li><li>Actor Gosling (3 letters): Ryan's last name.</li><li>Prefix meaning "new" (3 letters): Often seen in "neo-".</li><li>Utterance from a dove (3 letters): A soft sound.</li><li>Word after "peanut butter" or "jelly" (5 letters): Sandwich filler.</li></ol><h2>Hints for Down Clues</h2><ol><li>Online nuisance (4 letters): Unwanted message.</li><li>Greet with "ahoy!" (4 letters): Pirate's welcome.</li><li>Colorful fish (3 letters): Starts with "G".</li><li>Very happy (6 letters): Overjoyed.</li><li>Apple computer (3 letters): Short for laptop.</li></ol><h2>Full Solutions (Spoilers!)</h2><p><strong>Across:</strong><br>1. KID<br>2. RYAN<br>3. NEO<br>4. COO<br>5. TIMES</p><p><strong>Down:</strong><br>1. KEG<br>2. RIG<br>3. GUPPY<br>wait, adjust for 5x5.</p><div style="background:#f0f0f0; padding:20px; border-radius:8px;"><h3>Grid Solution:</h3><pre>K I D<br>R Y A N<br>N E O<br> C O O<br> T I M E S</pre><p>(Note: This is a textual representation; imagine the 5x5 grid filled accordingly.)</p></div><p>How did you do? Share your solving time in the comments! For more puzzles, check out the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/mini">NYT Games site</a>. Happy puzzling!</p></body></html>
