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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 21, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Only U.S. president born in the month of September
Answer: TAFT
5A clue: “I’ll ___ it” (“Fine, I guess”)
Answer: ALLOW
7A clue: Material for a reusable diaper
Answer: CLOTH
8A clue: Land of Seoul and Pyongyang
Answer: KOREA
9A clue: One might be “Forever”
Answer: STAMP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Metal pins on a bulletin board
Answer: TACKS
2D clue: Separate into portions
Answer: ALLOT
3D clue: Fauna’s counterpart
Answer: FLORA
4D clue: ___ pole (symbolic carving)
Answer: TOTEM
6D clue: Sound from a fly swatter
Answer: WHAP
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