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Kind of a tough Mini Crossword today! Hope you know your countries! Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Dec. 28, 2025.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Nighttime outfit, for short
Answer: PJS

4A clue: Country that was once known as the "Land of a Million Elephants"
Answer: LAOS

6A clue: Country led by a sultan
Answer: OMAN

7A clue: Headwear that helps promote waves
Answer: DURAG

9A clue: Country that celebrates National Ceviche Day
Answer: PERU

10A clue: TV room
Answer: DEN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Walk slowly and heavily**
Answer: PLOD**

2D clue: Become stuck, as a printer**
Answer: JAMUP**

3D clue: Flew across the country ... three of them, actually!**
Answer: SOARED**

5D clue: Drum kit component**
Answer: SNARE**

8D clue: "The Naked ___"**
Answer: GUN**

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