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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Written by: Anish
Published: November 11, 2025
Category: Games & NYT
Reading Time: 2 minutes
???? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Overview (Nov. 11, 2025)
The New York Times Mini Crossword for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, is short, clever, and full of wordplay that’ll make you think twice. Even veteran solvers found today’s puzzle interesting — especially 8-Across, which stumped many until the grid filled itself in.
If you’re looking for help or want to check your solutions, here are the complete answers for both Across and Down clues.
???? Mini Crossword Across Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1A. Villain’s counterpart | HERO | The opposite of a villain, typically the protagonist in a story. |
| 5A. California governor Newsom | GAVIN | Refers to Governor Gavin Newsom of California. |
| 6A. Home to Prada (and pasta) | ITALY | The European country famous for both fashion and food. |
| 7A. Shipping company with a purple-and-orange logo | FEDEX | Global courier service known for its distinct logo colors. |
| 8A. Three-pointer, in basketball lingo | TREY | Basketball slang for a three-point shot. |
???? Mini Crossword Down Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1D. Hard person to please | HATER | Someone who often criticizes or dislikes things. |
| 2D. Get around | EVADE | To avoid or escape something or someone. |
| 3D. “Inside Out” girl | RILEY | The main character in Pixar’s movie Inside Out. |
| 4D. Deep black gemstone | ONYX | A black gemstone often used in jewelry. |
| 5D. “Today is a ___. That’s why it’s called the present” (cliché) | GIFT | A play on words: every day is a “gift.” |
???? About The NYT Mini Crossword
The Mini Crossword is the bite-sized version of The New York Times classic crossword puzzle. It’s quick to play but often packed with clever twists, puns, and cultural references.
Each Mini is 5×5 squares and publishes daily — perfect for a quick brain workout anytime, anywhere.
❓ FAQs About Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
Q1. What is the date for today’s NYT Mini Crossword?
A1. The puzzle is for Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Q2. What was the hardest clue in today’s Mini Crossword?
A2. Many players found 8-Across (“Three-pointer, in basketball lingo”) = TREY to be the trickiest.
Q3. Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword online?
A3. You can play it on the New York Times Games section or through the official NYT Games app.
Q4. What are today’s full Mini Crossword answers?
A4. Across: HERO, GAVIN, ITALY, FEDEX, TREY. Down: HATER, EVADE, RILEY, ONYX, GIFT.
