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Daily Mini — Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Daily Mini - Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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Across

1.Airport abbr.
4.Weaver birds, S. Africa.
6.Well-attended assemblies
7.Japanese Crown Prince.
8.Money sent by wire: Abbr.

Down

1.Town N W of Brussels.
2.Head cold
3.Titlular chameleon inthe 2011 Best Animated Feature
4.Musical instrument: Abbr.
5.German name for Sava River.

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About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Tuesday, December 30, 2025 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes

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