Today marks the release of the Mini Crossword for December 31, 2025, featuring clues that reflect on the past year. Players can find guidance and tips for solving puzzles, including the Wordle and other games provided by The New York Times.
The completed puzzle includes clues such as "Many a participant in the 2025 '6-7' trend," with the answer being KID. Another clue asks for a French word meaning "like 2025," which is FINI. The last minted coin in 2025 was a PENNY, while the O's in XOXO are represented by HUGS.
Additionally, the Mini down clues reveal answers like KINGS for a 2025 protest and INNS for travelers' lodgings. Notably, the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2025, as indicated by their scoreboards showing PHI.