NYT Mini Answer for Nov 10, 2024

Mini Crossword

Sunday, November 10, 2024
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Opposite of "shall," in poetry
  2. 6.Fragrant cabinet wood
  3. 7.Kind of green
  4. 8.Makes a run for it
  5. 9.Infractions that may lead to yellow cards

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "Oh, I'm sooo sure …," say
  2. 2."Greetings!"
  3. 3."Farewell!"
  4. 4.Kind of orange
  5. 5.Long lock of hair

Mini Crossword Hint

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Possible words for each clue

1-Across. Opposite of "shall," in poetry

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

WON'T SHANT WILLT NOTES SHALT

6-Across. Fragrant cabinet wood

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

CEDAR SANDY PINEY CYPRE SAPID

7-Across. Kind of green

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

GREEN OLIVE EMERA LIMEY PEACE

8-Across. Makes a run for it

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

FLEES HIDES CHASE SCAPE FLIES

9-Across. Infractions that may lead to yellow cards

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

SPITE FOULS TRAPS HITSY SPURN

1-Down. Say "Oh, I'm sooo sure …," say

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

SUREL SCOFF SAYSO SUREL OHYES

2-Down. "Greetings!"

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

HELLO WAVES GREET HIRED WELLS

3-Down. "Farewell!"

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

GOODB ADIEU FAREW BYEYO ALOFT

4-Down. Kind of orange

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

ORANG NAVEL TANGE MELON PEACH

5-Down. Long lock of hair

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

HAIRS TRESS LOCKS HAULE HAIRD

Based on the hints provided, have you determined the solution? If you are truly unable to think of it, refer to the answers that follow.

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 10, 2024

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Opposite of "shall," in poetry(SHANT)
  2. 6.Fragrant cabinet wood(CEDAR)
  3. 7.Kind of green(OLIVE)
  4. 8.Makes a run for it(FLEES)
  5. 9.Infractions that may lead to yellow cards(FOULS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "Oh, I'm sooo sure …," say(SCOFF)
  2. 2."Greetings!"(HELLO)
  3. 3."Farewell!"(ADIEU)
  4. 4.Kind of orange(NAVEL)
  5. 5.Long lock of hair(TRESS)

Today's Answers Explained

Opposite of "shall," in poetry

The hint "Opposite of 'shall,' in poetry" is referring to the word "WON'T", which is the opposite of "shall" in poetry.

Fragrant cabinet wood

The hint "Fragrant cabinet wood" is likely referring to CEDAR, as cedar wood is known for its distinctive, pleasant aroma and is often used in the construction of cabinets and other furniture.

Kind of green

The hint "Kind of green" is related to the word "OLIVE" because olive is a type of green color.

Makes a run for it

The hint "Makes a run for it" is a idiomatic expression that means to run away quickly, often in a state of panic or fear. The word "FLEES" is a verb that means to run away quickly, often in a state of panic or fear. The relationship between the two is that they are synonyms, conveying the same meaning of sudden and rapid departure.

Infractions that may lead to yellow cards

The hint "Infractions that may lead to yellow cards" is related to the word "FOULS" because a foul is an infraction in a game, such as soccer, that can result in a yellow card being given to the player who committed the foul.

Say "Oh, I'm sooo sure …," say

The hint "Say 'Oh, I'm sooo sure…', say" is related to the word "SCOFF" because "scoff" is a verb that means to laugh at or express contempt for something, often in a mocking or scornful way. The hint is suggesting that someone is saying "Oh, I'm sooo sure" in a sarcastic or ironic tone, implying that they are not actually sure at all, but rather are being facetious or mocking.

"Greetings!"

The hint "Greetings!" is closely related to the word "HELLO" because "HELLO" is a common English greeting used to acknowledge someone's presence or to initiate a conversation. The phrase "Greetings!" is a more formal or old-fashioned way of saying "HELLO", and both are used to express a friendly and welcoming tone.

"Farewell!"

The hint "Farewell!" is a phrase used to bid someone goodbye, and the word "ADIEU" is a French word that also means "farewell" or "goodbye". The relationship between the two is that they are synonyms, conveying the same meaning of parting or separation.

Kind of orange

The hint "Kind of orange" refers to the fact that a navel orange is a type of orange.

Long lock of hair

The hint "Long lock of hair" is related to the word "TRESS" because a tress is a long lock of hair.