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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today (Nov 23, 2025)
Written by Anish Khan – TechBoltX | Nov. 23, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword brings a mix of trivia, wordplay, and a fun nod to music legend Jimi Hendrix. While Minis vary in difficulty throughout the week, Sunday puzzles often add an extra twist, and today’s clues deliver just that. With references to astronomy, rock music, and everyday vocabulary, this grid is quick yet satisfying for solvers of all levels.
If you’re stuck on one or two clues — especially the Hendrix lyric, which is commonly misheard — this guide provides the complete across and down answers. Below is the full breakdown of puzzle # for Nov. 23.
✳️ Mini Crossword – Across Answers
- 1A — LinkedIn listing: JOB
- 4A — Planet with an average surface temperature of around 860°F: VENUS
- 6A — Written with a pen: ININK
- 7A — Sheer torment: AGONY
- 8A — “___ thoughts?”: ANY
These across entries combine career terms, space knowledge, and common expressions.
✳️ Mini Crossword – Down Answers
- 1D — Block tower: JENGA
- 2D — “Red” vegetable that’s actually purple: ONION
- 3D — Word with Bad or Bugs: BUNNY
- 4D — By way of: VIA
- 5D — Hendrix lyric (“Excuse me while I kiss the ___”): SKY
The “kiss the sky” clue is a homage to one of the most famously misheard lyrics in rock history.
❓ FAQs
1. Is today’s NYT Mini difficult?
Moderately easy, with the Hendrix clue being the trickiest for newer solvers.
2. What was the hardest clue today?
Most players found 5D: SKY slightly tricky due to the misheard lyric myth.
3. How big is the NYT Mini Crossword grid?
Usually 5×5, including today’s puzzle.
4. Is the Mini Crossword free to play?
Yes, the daily Mini is free, though past archives require an NYT Games subscription.
5. Where can I find all daily puzzle answers?
Right here on TechBoltX, updated every day.
✍️ Author Bio
Anish is a puzzle expert specializing in NYT Wordle, Mini Crossword, Strands, Connections, and Sports Edition. His guides are trusted by thousands for fast, accurate solutions and solving tips.
