Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Nov. 8

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don't have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you're stuck, we've got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times' games collection. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 8, 2024.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Boringly dull
Answer: BLAH

5A clue: Take a moment to think
Answer: PAUSE

6A clue: Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans
Answer: ANISE

7A clue: Conducted, as a campaign
Answer: WAGED

8A clue: Narrow shape of a cat's pupil
Answer: SLIT

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Boringly dull
Answer: BANAL

2D clue: Video game character with an "L" on his hat
Answer: LUIGI

3D clue: Liability's opposite on a balance sheet
Answer: ASSET

4D clue: Obey, as advice
Answer: HEED

5D clue: Cat's feet
Answer: PAWS

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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