NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

By Anish | TechBoltX — Updated: November 19, 2025

🧠 Overview – NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 19, 2025

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle brings a nice mix of quick wordplay, simple clueing, and a few sneaky entries that can catch solvers off guard if they rush. The Mini is designed to be a fast brain warm-up, but even veteran solvers know it can deliver tricky moments — especially with short entries that rely on wordplay or general trivia. Below, we break down each across and down clue so you can understand exactly how today’s puzzle fits together.

Whether you’re practicing for the full-size NYT Crossword or just keeping your daily streak alive, these verified answers will help you solve efficiently.

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🟨 Mini Across Clues & Answers

1A — “___ angel”
✔ SNOW
Refers to a snow angel that you create lying on your back in fresh snow.

5A — “___ fairy”
✔ TOOTH
As in the Tooth Fairy — a staple of childhood folklore.

6A — “Go, go, go!”
✔ HURRY
A straight shout of encouragement or urgency.

7A — Voice between soprano and tenor
✔ ALTO
A common mid-range vocal classification.

8A — “‘Sorta’ suffix”
✔ ISH
Used informally to mean “approximately” (e.g., “blue-ish”).

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🟩 Mini Down Clues & Answers

1D — Spiritual selves
✔ SOULS

2D — Word in two U.S. state names and two country names
✔ NORTH
States: North Dakota, North Carolina
Countries: North Macedonia, North Korea

3D — Spanish for “other”
✔ OTRO

4D — “For what reason?”
✔ WHY

5D — Cuisine with massaman curry
✔ THAI
Massaman is a popular Thai curry dish influenced by Persian flavors.

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❓ FAQ

1. Is the NYT Mini Crossword free?

Previously yes, but it now requires an NYT Games subscription.

2. How long should the Mini take to solve?

Most players finish in under one minute, but anything under 2–3 minutes is solid.

3. What time does the NYT Mini reset?

Daily at 12 a.m. ET.

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👤 About the Author

Anish, Founder & Lead Writer at TechBoltX, covers NYT Games, word puzzles, tech guides, and daily gaming updates with high-EEAT expertise trusted by thousands of readers.