What is the NYT Mini Crossword?
It is a daily 5x5 crossword puzzle from The New York Times, known for quick gameplay and clever wordplay.
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The NYT Mini Crossword is a popular daily puzzle known for its quick and clever wordplay. If you're finding today's grid a bit tricky, here's a breakdown of the answers and hints to help you solve it.
The NYT Mini Crossword for November 14, 2025, presented a mix of familiar phrases and clever turns. The Across clues started with "Ewe said it, not me!" which led to the answer BAA. Another clue, "Shucks!", resulted in AWMAN. The puzzle's central twist involved 7-Across, "Overly talkative … or 1-Down with its consonants inverted”, yielding GABBY.
The Down clues featured "Overly loose … or 7-Across with its consonants inverted,” which gave BAGGY. Other Down entries included AWARE (“In the know”), AMBER (“Honey-colored resin”), ABE (Civil War prez, familiarly), and NYT (W.S.J. competitor).
Like its companion games, Wordle, Connections, and Strands, the New York Times’ Mini Crossword has grown into a daily ritual for millions, with some players completing it in under a minute and others using it for vocabulary building.
It is a daily 5x5 crossword puzzle from The New York Times, known for quick gameplay and clever wordplay.
Unlike other NYT games that reset at 10 p.m. ET.
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