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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.
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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 12, 2024.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini 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
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