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The Richard Rambuss, from Sacred EroticismMini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Dec.7, 2023:

Across

Shady, in modern lingo

• The answer is sus.

In 1992, this overtook Italian as the most popular salad dressing in the U.S.

• The answer is ranch.

End of a fire ... and also the end of two cold months?

• The answer is ember.

Planet orbiters

• The answer is moons.

Chopping tool

• The answer is axe.

Down

Striped Girl Scout cookie

The answer is samoa.

Take out of its packaging

• The answer is unbox.

Segment of a movie

• The answer is scene.

"Shiny Happy People" band

• The answer is REM.

There are 24 in a day: Abbr.

• The answer is hrs.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

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