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If you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too! Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight. So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on Friday, November 7, 2025, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll! 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints 1 Across: Toddler’s go-to question — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y” 4 Across: Sound heard during cold — HINT: Starts with the letter “A” 6 Across: Move stealthily, like a cat — HINT: Ends with the letter “K” 7 Across: Breadcrumbs coating in Japanese — HINT: Starts with the letter “P” 8 Across: Conduct surveillance — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y” Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours NYT Mini Down Hints 1 Down: Prone to complaining — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y” 2 Down: Sound heard during cold season — HINT: Starts with the letter “H” 3 Down: Artist/musician Ono — HINT: Ends with the letter “O” 4 Down: Egyptians vipers — HINT: Starts with the letter “A” 5 Down: Show appreciation for a performance — HINT: Ends with the letter “P” Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Friday, November 7, 2025 Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Answers 1 Across: Toddler’s go-to question — WHY 4 Across: Sound heard during cold — ACHOO 6 Across: Move stealthily, like a cat — SLICK 7 Across: Breadcrumbs coating in Japanese — PANKO 8 Across: Conduct surveillance — SPY NYT Mini Down Answers 1 Down: Prone to complaining — WHINY 2 Down: Sound heard during cold season — HONK 3 Down: Artist/musician Ono — YOKO 4 Down: Egyptians vipers — ASPS
