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I host a cookie swap every year, and so I figured I could ace the two Mini Crossword clues about cookie cutters. Not quite. I nailed one of them, but I figured the other one was TREE, which it was not. For the rest of today’s Mini Crossword puzzle, I did OK. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 19, 2024.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Common Christmas cookie cutter shape
Answer: BELL
5A clue: Opera solos
Answer: ARIAS
7A clue: “Forrest Gump” character who calls shrimp “the fruit of the sea”
Answer: BUBBA
8A clue: Attire for a baker
Answer: APRON
9A clue: Common Christmas cookie cutter shape
Answer: STAR
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Rum-soaked cakes
Answer: BABAS
2D clue: Spew lava
Answer: ERUPT
3D clue: Zodiac sign associated with justice
Answer: LIBRA
4D clue: What a doula might help you through
Answer: LABOR
6D clue: ___ Francisco
Answer: SAN
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