Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Nov. 12

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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 puzzle for Nov. 12, 2024.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Make very thirsty
Answer: PARCH

6A clue: Greeting from someone wearing a lei and Hawaiian shirt
Answer: ALOHA

7A clue: Gives up, as a territory
Answer: CEDES

8A clue: Standing up straight
Answer: ERECT

9A clue: Add firewood to
Answer: STOKE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Walks nervously back and forth
Answer: PACES

2D clue: Like a hungry dog waiting for leftover food scraps, say
Answer: ALERT

3D clue: Event in which cowboy boots are worn
Answer: RODEO

4D clue: "___, please" (post-dining request)
Answer: CHECK

5D clue: Waste maker, in a proverb
Answer: HASTE

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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