Current NYT Mini Crossword Answers for December 29

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The New York Times Mini Crossword it was easy today. The only thing that tripped me up was 5 Passes, which asked for the phrase “first string group,” and that just frustrated me because it could have so many different meanings. Hint: Think Mr. T and friends. However, if you don’t know anything today, we have the answers. And if you can use tips and advice for dealing with everyday, check out ours Mini Crossword Hints.

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Mini pass information and answers

1 Tips: Getting closer, so to speak
Answer: CAUTION

5Information: First class
Answer: ATEAM

7Information: ___ journalism, style courtesy of Hunter S. Thompson
Answer: GONZO

8 Tips: Valuable “to-dos” for new parents
Answer: SLEEP

9 Help: Opposites and other
Answer: LESS

Mini floor tips and solutions

Tips for 1D: It wags like a happy dog’s tail
Answer: WAGS

2D Note: A ring-shaped reef
Answer: ATOLL

Tips for 3D: Zellweger for “Bridget Jones’s Diary”
Answer: RENEE

4D tips: Toys in a children’s coloring book
Answer: MAZES

Note 6D: Cleans the floor
Answer: MOPS

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