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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 9, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Apt profession for someone named Rosemary or Ginger
Answer: CHEF
5A clue: Get to go, as leftovers
Answer: BOXUP
7A clue: Word that can precede Bowl or Glue
Answer: SUPER
8A clue: Intense anger
Answer: RAGE
9A clue: “Cut that out!”
Answer: STOP
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Stephen Colbert’s network
Answer: CBS
2D clue: Noted group of 24
Answer: HOURS
3D clue: One living abroad, informally
Answer: EXPAT
4D clue: Spanish for “fire”
Answer: FUEGO
6D clue: Do some kitchen work
Answer: PREP
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