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Word Craze Daily Mini December 6, 2024 Answers

All 20 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

20Clues
3-8Letters
104Total Tiles
5Tied Longest
5.2Avg Letters

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All 20 Answers at a Glance

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TOOKTO 6L CHI 3L NONO 4L LOLLIPOP 8L POTENT 6L TOAST 5L CRITICAL 8L HEN 3L NAG 3L STIGMAS 7L THO 3L OILPAINT 8L KNITTING 8L TOPE 4L ONONDAGA 8L CLUTCH 6L OPT 3L LOST 4L ORES 4L CAM 3L

The Word Craze Daily Mini December 6, 2024 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 20 clues across 104 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are CHI and HEN and NAG and THO and OPT and CAM and the longest are LOLLIPOP and CRITICAL and OILPAINT and KNITTING and ONONDAGA. 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 20 clues and an average of 5.2 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. T and C and O each open 4 answers, today's most common starting letters. 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 6, 2024. 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 6, 2024 - 20 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 Embraced or adopted a new hobby TOOKTO 6 letters
2 T'ai ___: Chinese martial art CHI 3 letters
3 Expression meaning "an absolute prohibition" or "something that is not allowed" NONO 4 letters
4 Candy that may have swirls LOLLIPOP 8 letters
5 Strong POTENT 6 letters
6 Breakfast bread TOAST 5 letters
7 Decisive CRITICAL 8 letters
8 Chick protector HEN 3 letters
9 Old horse NAG 3 letters
10 Scarlet letters, e.g. STIGMAS 7 letters
11 Shortened version of "though" THO 3 letters
12 Traditional medium for artists OILPAINT 8 letters
13 When We Retire...: Mufflers and such KNITTING 8 letters
14 Drink to the highest level, bottoms up TOPE 4 letters
15 Native American tribe from upstate New York ONONDAGA 8 letters
16 Do-or-die situation CLUTCH 6 letters
17 Make a decision OPT 3 letters
18 Needing directions LOST 4 letters
19 Nature's treasure chest, holding minerals of earth's embrace ORES 4 letters
20 Video recorder for short CAM 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
Embraced or adopted a new hobby
TOOKTO
T O O K T O

TOOKTO fills 6 tiles - 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated T and O. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 3 distinct
2
T'ai ___: Chinese martial art
CHI
C H I

CHI 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. It opens with C, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
3
Expression meaning "an absolute prohibition" or "something that is not allowed"
NONO
N O N O

NONO fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated N and O. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with N, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 2 distinct
4
Candy that may have swirls
LOLLIPOP
L O L L I P O P

LOLLIPOP fills 8 tiles - 3 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated L and O and P. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with L, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 4 distinct
5
Strong
POTENT
P O T E N T

POTENT fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated T. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening P is unique in today's set.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
6
Breakfast bread
TOAST
T O A S T

TOAST fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated T. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
7
Decisive
CRITICAL
C R I T I C A L

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

  • 8 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
8
Chick protector
HEN
H E N

HEN 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
9
Old horse
NAG
N A G

NAG 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. It opens with N, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
10
Scarlet letters, e.g.
STIGMAS
S T I G M A S

STIGMAS fills 7 tiles - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated S. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening S is unique in today's set.

  • 7 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 6 distinct
11
Shortened version of "though"
THO
T H O

THO 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. It opens with T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
12
Traditional medium for artists
OILPAINT
O I L P A I N T

OILPAINT fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated I. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with O, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 7 distinct
13
When We Retire...: Mufflers and such
KNITTING
K N I T T I N G

KNITTING fills 8 tiles - 2 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated N and I and T. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening K is unique in today's set.

  • 8 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 6 consonants
  • 5 distinct
14
Drink to the highest level, bottoms up
TOPE
T O P E

TOPE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
15
Native American tribe from upstate New York
ONONDAGA
O N O N D A G A

ONONDAGA fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated O and N and A. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with O, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 8 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
16
Do-or-die situation
CLUTCH
C L U T C H

CLUTCH fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants, with a repeated C. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 6 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 5 consonants
  • 5 distinct
17
Make a decision
OPT
O P T

OPT 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. It opens with O, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
18
Needing directions
LOST
L O S T

LOST fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with L, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
19
Nature's treasure chest, holding minerals of earth's embrace
ORES
O R E S

ORES fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with O, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
20
Video recorder for short
CAM
C A M

CAM 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. It opens with C, shared by 3 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the December 6, 2024 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for December 6, 2024?
The December 6, 2024 Daily Mini has 20 clues across 104 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the December 6, 2024 Daily Mini?
LOLLIPOP and CRITICAL and OILPAINT and KNITTING and ONONDAGA are all tied at 8 letters each.
What is the shortest answer in the December 6, 2024 Daily Mini?
CHI and HEN and NAG and THO and OPT and CAM 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 20 Mini clues contain 104 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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How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

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