Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Nov. 14

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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. 14, 2024.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: One of 1,077 in the first single-volume edition of "The Lord of the Rings"
Answer: PAGE

5A clue: Clickable symbol
Answer: ICON

6A clue: With 3-Down, slangy aspirations for a group of friends
Answer: SQUAD

7A clue: Throws hard
Answer: HURLS

8A clue: Voting counterparts of nays
Answer: YEAS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Arouse, as interest
Answer: PIQUE

2D clue: Maker of car models like the MDX and TLX
Answer: ACURA

3D clue: See 6-Across
Answer: GOALS

4D clue: "All's well that ___ well"
Answer: ENDS

6D clue: Like a kindergartner on the first day of school, maybe
Answer: SHY

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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