The Boston Globe Mini Crossword is your perfect mind exerciser of daily wordplay, with New England-flavoured brain boost in a compact format! It delivers the same satisfaction of a full-sized puzzle but is perfectly sized for your morning coffee break or a short subway ride. Here are the clues and answers for today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword for December 5, 2025.
Today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword Clues for December 5, 2025
Time to put on your thinking cap! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1 Across: Egyptian snake – Starts with “A“
- 4 Across: Stingray kin – Starts with “M“
- 6 Across: Fury – Starts with “A“
- 7 Across: T-bone, e.g. – Starts with “S“
- 8 Across: Capitol ___ – Starts with “H“
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Financial backer – Starts with “A“
- 2 Down: Incredible bargain – Starts with “S“
- 3 Down: Fenway ___ – Starts with “P“
- 4 Down: Turn to pulp, as potatoes – Starts with “M“
- 5 Down: Opposed to – Starts with “A“
Got all your guesses in? Let’s see how you did with the Boston Globe Mini Answers of today below!
Today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword Answers for December 5, 2025
Here are all the answers to the Boston Globe Mini Crossword of Today:
Across Answers: ➡️
- 1 Across: Egyptian snake – ASP
- 4 Across: Stingray kin – MANTA
- 6 Across: Fury – ANGER
- 7 Across: T-bone, e.g. – STEAK
- 8 Across: Capitol ___ – HILL
Down Answers: ⬇️
What do you think of today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
Today’s Mini was a highly engaging puzzle that featured a brilliant local Boston reference alongside clever, tricky wordplay! The clues blended natural history (various animals) and culinary terms with a great, familiar nod to Fenway right in the down clues. The puzzle also featured a highly unusual and fun instance of two different clues having the same answer, which is a rare but delightful twist in a Mini. This was a very memorable and smooth solve. I’d rate the difficulty a satisfying 3 out of 5.
You can also checkout today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
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- Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
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How to Play the Boston Globe Mini Crossword
Playing the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is quick and simple:
- The Goal: Your objective is to fill in the small grid with words that correctly fit all the clues, both horizontally (Across) and vertically (Down).
- The Clues: You are given two lists of clues: “Across” clues correspond to the horizontal entries, and “Down” clues correspond to the vertical entries.
- Word Length: The grid itself determines the exact number of letters needed for each answer.
- Intersections: The key to crosswords is that letters you enter for an “Across” word will simultaneously serve as a letter for a “Down” word, and vice-versa. This intersecting structure is what helps you solve the tougher clues.
- Daily Challenge: A new Boston Globe Mini Crossword puzzle is published every day online, giving you a fresh challenge every 24 hours!
