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Word Craze Daily Mini December 20, 2024 Answers

All 21 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

21Clues

3-8Letters

106Total Tiles

5Tied Longest

5Avg Letters

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All 21 Answers at a Glance

Tap any answer to jump to its clue.

The Word Craze Daily Mini December 20, 2024 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 21 clues across 106 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 8 letters. The shortest are EST and ATE and NED and WOK and TON and ROT and ADD and CPA and the longest are OPERATOR and KEROSENE and DESCRIBE and ZEROESIN and STEERING. 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 21 clues and an average of 5 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. E 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 20, 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 20, 2024 - 21 clues

#	Clue	Answer
1	"C'___ la vie!"	EST 3 letters
2	In the US, dial '0' to speak with this professional	OPERATOR 8 letters
3	Jet fuel ingredient	KEROSENE 8 letters
4	French dessert made with layers of pastry and cream	LOTTE 5 letters
5	Wolfed down	ATE 3 letters
6	Symbol of love	EROS 4 letters
7	To give an account of, in words	DESCRIBE 8 letters
8	Faucet problem	DRIP 4 letters
9	Short form of the name Edward or Edmund	NED 3 letters
10	Rough around the edges	SNAGGY 6 letters
11	Bowl-shaped cooker	WOK 3 letters
12	Focuses on the main point	ZEROESIN 8 letters
13	The carnival in Brazil is always held 40 days before this holiday	EASTER 6 letters
14	The ________ wheel is used to control a vehicle	STEERING 8 letters
15	Weighty weight	TON 3 letters
16	Rain down heavily	PELTERS 7 letters
17	Deteriorate; Turn to compost	ROT 3 letters
18	Didn't simply discard	REUSED 6 letters
19	Use the plus button on the calculator	ADD 3 letters
20	Observe	OBEY 4 letters
21	Certified professional in accounting	CPA 3 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated

"C'___ la vie!"

EST

E S T

EST 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 E, shared by 2 other answers today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

In the US, dial '0' to speak with this professional

OPERATOR

O P E R A T O R

OPERATOR fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated O and R. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with O, shared by 1 other answer today.

8 letters
4 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

Jet fuel ingredient

KEROSENE

K E R O S E N E

KEROSENE fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. 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
4 vowels
4 consonants
6 distinct

French dessert made with layers of pastry and cream

LOTTE

L O T T E

LOTTE 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 L is unique in today's set.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
4 distinct

Wolfed down

ATE

A T E

ATE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Symbol of love

EROS

E R O S

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

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

To give an account of, in words

DESCRIBE

D E S C R I B E

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

8 letters
3 vowels
5 consonants
7 distinct

Faucet problem

DRIP

D R I P

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

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Short form of the name Edward or Edmund

NED

N E D

NED 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 N is unique in today's set. It closes on -ED.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Rough around the edges

SNAGGY

S N A G G Y

SNAGGY fills 6 tiles - 1 vowel and 5 consonants, with a repeated G. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

6 letters
1 vowel
5 consonants
5 distinct

Bowl-shaped cooker

WOK

W O K

WOK 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 W is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Focuses on the main point

ZEROESIN

Z E R O E S I N

ZEROESIN fills 8 tiles - 4 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. Its opening Z is unique in today's set.

8 letters
4 vowels
4 consonants
7 distinct

The carnival in Brazil is always held 40 days before this holiday

EASTER

E A S T E R

EASTER 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 2 other answers today.

6 letters
3 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

The ________ wheel is used to control a vehicle

STEERING

S T E E R I N G

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

8 letters
3 vowels
5 consonants
7 distinct

Weighty weight

TON

T O N

TON 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 T is unique in today's set.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Rain down heavily

PELTERS

P E L T E R S

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

7 letters
2 vowels
5 consonants
6 distinct

Deteriorate; Turn to compost

ROT

R O T

ROT 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 R, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Didn't simply discard

REUSED

R E U S E D

REUSED 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 R, shared by 1 other answer today. It closes on -ED.

6 letters
3 vowels
3 consonants
5 distinct

Use the plus button on the calculator

ADD

A D D

ADD fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants, with a repeated D. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
2 distinct

Observe

OBEY

O B E Y

OBEY 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 1 other answer today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Certified professional in accounting

CPA

C P A

CPA 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 C is unique in today's set.

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
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
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
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
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
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 20, 2024 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for December 20, 2024?

The December 20, 2024 Daily Mini has 21 clues across 106 total letter tiles.

What is the longest answer in the December 20, 2024 Daily Mini?

OPERATOR and KEROSENE and DESCRIBE and ZEROESIN and STEERING are all tied at 8 letters each.

What is the shortest answer in the December 20, 2024 Daily Mini?

EST and ATE and NED and WOK and TON and ROT and ADD and CPA 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 21 Mini clues contain 106 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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