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The Complete NYT Mini Crossword for December 29, 2024.
Go through the clues and answers
1A term: Approaching, so to speak
Answer: WARM
5A term: first-rate team
Answer: ATEAM
7 Term: ___ journalism, a style associated with Hunter S. Thompson
Answer: GONZO
8 Clue: A rewarding “activity” for new parents
Answer: SLEEP
9A clue: Opposite of more
Answer: LESS
Mini down clues and answers
1D Trace: Moves like a wagging dog's tail
Answer: WAGS
2D term: ring-shaped ridge
Answer: ATOL
3D Clue: Zellweger from 'Bridget Jones's Diary'
Answer: RENEE
4D clue: Puzzles in a children's coloring book
Answer: LAVIVITNICI
6D clue: Cleans the floor
Answer: MOPS
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