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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 7, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: ;-)
Answer: WINK
5A clue: Where the Bengals and Buckeyes play
Answer: OHIO
6A clue: Made some sounds in "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"
Answer: MOOED
7A clue: Pet adoption org.
Answer: ASPCA
8A clue: Red body part for Santa
Answer: CHEEK
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Sound of a joke flying over your head
Answer: WOOSH
2D clue: "Fingers crossed!"
Answer: IHOPE
3D clue: Sister's daughter
Answer: NIECE
4D clue: ___ moment
Answer: KODAK
6D clue: Computer brought to a Genius Bar
Answer: MAC
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