Start your day with a quick update on today's NYT Mini Crossword solutions for Monday, December 1—because there's nothing quite like solving a puzzle and feeling the satisfaction of cracking the code! But here's where it gets interesting: if you're eager to see the latest answers or need a little nudge to get unstuck, we've got you covered. Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints (https://www.cnet.com/feature/daily-puzzle-answers/), along with our curated list of daily answers and helpful hints not only for The New York Times Mini Crossword but also for popular puzzles like Wordle, Strands, Connections, and the Sports Edition of Connections.
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Now, let’s dive into the clues and solutions for today’s Mini Crossword, starting with the Across clues:
1A: The tree that famously symbolizes Canada
Answer: MAPLE
6A: A narrow pathway behind a main street
Answer: ALLEY
7A: A type of steak that includes a letter in its name
Answer: T-BONE
8A: Targets used in beer pong
Answer: CUPS
9A: The Gilbert and Sullivan opera that begins with 'HMS'
Answer: HMS
And moving on to the Down clues:
1D: A term for showing mutual interest, often on dating apps
Answer: MATCH
2D: The album titled 'Bad' or 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City'
Answer: ALBUM
3D: To sit down heavily or plop down
Answer: PLOPS
4D: In photography, a contact ___ is a type of lens
Answer: LENS
5D: A single word to tell someone to look here!
Answer: EYE
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