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Word Craze Daily Mini December 17, 2022 Answers

All 18 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

18Clues
3-8Letters
101Total Tiles
4Tied Longest
5.6Avg Letters

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All 18 Answers at a Glance

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CLERICAL 8L OILER 5L SLACKS 6L MYTH 4L HUN 3L EATING 6L DRIFTS 6L GETIT 5L CARESSES 8L COSMETIC 8L LILY 4L ELATED 6L RECHARGE 8L IRK 3L SHIFTS 6L ANGSTS 6L UNTIE 5L TIES 4L

The Word Craze Daily Mini December 17, 2022 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 18 clues across 101 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are HUN and IRK and the longest are CLERICAL and CARESSES and COSMETIC and RECHARGE. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 18 clues and an average of 5.6 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. C each open 3 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on December 17, 2022. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

December 17, 2022 - 18 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Like much office work CLERICAL 8 letters
2 NHL player in Edmonton OILER 5 letters
3 Pants that are dressier than jeans SLACKS 6 letters
4 One might revolve around Venus MYTH 4 letters
5 Subject of Attila HUN 3 letters
6 Having lunch EATING 6 letters
7 Winter driving hazards DRIFTS 6 letters
8 "Wasn't that funny?" GETIT 5 letters
9 Signs of fondness CARESSES 8 letters
10 Rouge or mascara COSMETIC 8 letters
11 Pond flower LILY 4 letters
12 Carried away ELATED 6 letters
13 Plug in overnight, maybe RECHARGE 8 letters
14 Annoy greatly IRK 3 letters
15 Graveyard and others SHIFTS 6 letters
16 Troubled thoughts ANGSTS 6 letters
17 Loosen, as shoelaces UNTIE 5 letters
18 Reasons for extra innings TIES 4 letters

/// BREAKDOWN ///

Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Like much office work
CLERICAL
C L E R I C A L

CLERICAL fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated C and L. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
2
NHL player in Edmonton
OILER
O I L E R

OILER fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening O is unique in today's set.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 5 distinct
3
Pants that are dressier than jeans
SLACKS
S L A C K S

SLACKS fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants, with a repeated S. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
4
One might revolve around Venus
MYTH
M Y T H

MYTH fills 4 tiles - 0 vowels and 4 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening M is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 0 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 4 distinct
5
Subject of Attila
HUN
H U N

HUN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening H is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
6
Having lunch
EATING
E A T I N G

EATING fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 6 distinct
7
Winter driving hazards
DRIFTS
D R I F T S

DRIFTS fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening D is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
8
"Wasn't that funny?"
GETIT
G E T I T

GETIT fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated T. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening G is unique in today's set.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
9
Signs of fondness
CARESSES
C A R E S S E S

CARESSES fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated E and S. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
10
Rouge or mascara
COSMETIC
C O S M E T I C

COSMETIC fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated C. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with C, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 7 distinct
11
Pond flower
LILY
L I L Y

LILY fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants, with a repeated L. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening L is unique in today's set. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 3 distinct
12
Carried away
ELATED
E L A T E D

ELATED fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 1 other answer today. It closes on -ED.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
13
Plug in overnight, maybe
RECHARGE
R E C H A R G E

RECHARGE fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated R and E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening R is unique in today's set.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
14
Annoy greatly
IRK
I R K

IRK fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening I is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
15
Graveyard and others
SHIFTS
S H I F T S

SHIFTS fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants, with a repeated S. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
16
Troubled thoughts
ANGSTS
A N G S T S

ANGSTS fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants, with a repeated S. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening A is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
17
Loosen, as shoelaces
UNTIE
U N T I E

UNTIE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening U is unique in today's set.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 5 distinct
18
Reasons for extra innings
TIES
T I E S

TIES fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening T is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

  1. 1
    Start with the shortest clues

    Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.

  2. 2
    Count the tile slots before you commit

    Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.

  3. 3
    Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals

    A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.

  4. 4
    Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled

    Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.

  5. 5
    Commit early, correct fast

    On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

/// FAQ ///

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the December 17, 2022 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for December 17, 2022?
The December 17, 2022 Daily Mini has 18 clues across 101 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the December 17, 2022 Daily Mini?
CLERICAL and CARESSES and COSMETIC and RECHARGE are all tied at 8 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the December 17, 2022 Daily Mini?
HUN and IRK all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.
How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?
The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.
Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?
Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.
What time does the Daily Mini reset?
The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.
How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?
Today's 18 Mini clues contain 101 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 8 letters per answer.
Who compiles these answers?
The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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About This Puzzle

How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

Every set is verified against the tile slots shown in the app before the page is published.

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