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The Watch The Lion King OnlineMini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, December 13, 2024:

Across

Spread out, as one's fingers

• The answer is Splay.

Long cloud of smoke

• The answer is Plume.

Subway payments

• The answer is Fares.

Kind of garden with a bonsai tree

• The answer is Zen.

"Might I ___ …"

• The answer is Add.

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Down

Rating on a Hawaiian Tropic bottle, for short

• The answer is SPF.

New York hotel featured in "Home Alone 2," with "the"

• The answer is Plaza.

Enticed with bait

• The answer is Lured.

Modify, as the Constitution

• The answer is Amed.

Reply to roughly 3.6% of Harvard applicants for the 2028 class

• The answer is Yes.

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