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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 1, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers1A clue: Tree that’s a symbol of Canada
Answer: MAPLE
6A clue: Back street
Answer: ALLEY
7A clue: Kind of steak with a letter in its name
Answer: TBONE
8A clue: Beer pong targets
Answer: CUPS
9A clue: “___ Pinafore” (Gilbert and Sullivan opera)
Answer: HMS
Mini down clues and answers1D clue: Show mutual interest, as on a dating app
Answer: MATCH
2D clue: “Bad” or “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City”
Answer: ALBUM
3D clue: Sits (down) heavily
Answer: PLOPS
4D clue: Contact ___
Answer: LENS
5D clue: Look here!
Answer: EYE
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