Today’s NIT Mini Crossword Answers for 12th December

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The Mini crossword puzzle honors another New York Times puzzle today with — yes, a Wardle mentioned at 8 Across. Hey, it’s all in the gaming family. It wasn’t the most difficult answer to the mini crossword for me – the most difficult for me today was 2 Down. Come on editors, what kind of clue is that “(BZZT!)”? But if you’re stuck, on that or any of the Mini Crossword clues, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance for your day-to-day solution, check out ours Mini Crossword Hints.

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Let’s get to those mini crosswords and answers.

A mini series of clues and answers

1A clue: Exchange
Answer: SWAP

5 Clue: Intense passion
Answer: ARDOR

7 Trace: A mudslide or Moscow mule ingredient
Answer: VODKA

8 Clue: Bottom left button in Wordle
Answer: ENTER

9 Hint: the main thing in a horror movie
Answer: UP

Mini clues and answers

1D Clue: Stats for ninth inning relief pitcher
Answer: SAVE

2D trace: (BZZT!)
Answer: WRONG

3D Track: Expand, as a collection
Answer: ADD

4D trail: No-limit Texas hold ’em, eg
Answer: POKER

6D Clue: Like a bloody steak
Answer: RARE

How to play multiple Mini Crosswords

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