The New York Times Mini Crossword for December 28th has been solved. If you’re a daily solver or just curious about the answers, here’s a breakdown of the clues and their corresponding solutions:
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Nighttime outfit, for short – PJS
- 4A: Country once known as the “Land of a Million Elephants” – LAOS (This refers to Laos’ historical association with elephants, once central to its culture and economy.)
- 6A: Country led by a sultan – OMAN (Oman is a constitutional sultanate, where the Sultan remains the head of state.)
- 7A: Headwear that helps promote waves – DURAG (Often used in Black hair culture to maintain wave patterns.)
- 9A: Country that celebrates National Ceviche Day – PERU (Ceviche is a national dish in Peru, with its origins in the country.)
- 10A: TV room – DEN
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Walk slowly and heavily – PLOD
- 2D: Become stuck, as a printer – JAMUP
- 3D: Flew across the country… three of them, actually! – SOARED
- 5D: Drum kit component – SNARE
- 8D: “The Naked ___” – GUN (Refers to the 1993 film, The Naked Gun.)
The Mini Crossword is designed to be a quick, accessible puzzle. These solutions provide a direct answer for those who found today’s clues particularly challenging. If you want more puzzle assistance, The New York Times offers additional games such as Wordle, Strands, and Connections.
