NYT Mini crossword hints, answers for Dec. 3

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, ...
The answer to six down in the Nov. 23 New York Times Mini Crossword is “BAO.” it is short for Baozi, a type of steamed bun ...
That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time ...