The NY Times Mini Crossword December 22, 2025 puzzle by Christina Iverson is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Greeting from Kermit the Frog HIHO
- 5 Apt name for a baby born around Christmas CAROL
- 6 Body part that might be sprained or rolled ANKLE
- 7 Apt name for a baby born around Christmas NOEL
- 8 Unlikely to leave a mess TIDY
Down
- 1 Vietnam’s capital city HANOI
- 2 Irritated IRKED
- 3 Apt name for a baby born around Christmas HOLLY
- 4 Cry at a bullfight OLE
- 5 “I ___ even!” (modern complaint) CANT
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