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NYT Mini Answer for Nov 13, 2024

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Folded layer of a McGriddle
  2. 4.Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics
  3. 6.Plant that's a source for tequila or mescal
  4. 7.This clue number
  5. 8.Romantic getaway?

DOWN

  1. 1.Rarin' to go
  2. 2.Turkey Day topping
  3. 3."What ___?" ("Can you explain this mess?")
  4. 4.Destination for a time machine
  5. 5."The document should be in your inbox now"

Mini Crossword Hint

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Possible words for each clue

1-Across. Folded layer of a McGriddle

Possible 3-letter words for this clue:

EGG BUN MAP EGG PAT

4-Across. Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

PARIS FRANC BEACH ITALY LAURA

6-Across. Plant that's a source for tequila or mescal

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

AGAVE CANEY PULPS CRESS MESAS

7-Across. This clue number

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

SEVEN CLUES NUMBE HOUSE STAGE

8-Across. Romantic getaway?

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

ISLES TRYST LOVER BEACH PARAD

1-Down. Rarin' to go

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

READY EAGER RILED GOING STING

2-Down. Turkey Day topping

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

CRESS GRAVY MASHY STUFF CRESS

3-Down. "What ___?" ("Can you explain this mess?")

Possible 5-letter words for this clue:

WHATI GIVES MAYBE EXPLA MESSY

4-Down. Destination for a time machine

Possible 4-letter words for this clue:

TIME PAST FUTU THEN NOWS

5-Down. "The document should be in your inbox now"

Possible 4-letter words for this clue:

MAIL SENT NOTE FROM NOWS

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 Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Folded layer of a McGriddle(EGG)
  2. 4.Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics(PARIS)
  3. 6.Plant that's a source for tequila or mescal(AGAVE)
  4. 7.This clue number(SEVEN)
  5. 8.Romantic getaway?(TRYST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Rarin' to go(EAGER)
  2. 2.Turkey Day topping(GRAVY)
  3. 3."What ___?" ("Can you explain this mess?")(GIVES)
  4. 4.Destination for a time machine(PAST)
  5. 5."The document should be in your inbox now"(SENT)

Today's Answers Explained

Folded layer of a McGriddle

The hint "Folded layer of a McGriddle" is related to the word "EGG" because the folded layer of a McGriddle is typically an egg patty, which is a key component of the sandwich.

Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics

The hint "Host of the 2024 Summer Olympics" is related to the word "PARIS" because Paris, France was officially announced as the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics in 2017.

Plant that's a source for tequila or mescal

AGAVE

This clue number

The hint "This clue number" refers to the fact that the clue is the 7th one in the puzzle.

Romantic getaway?

The word "TRYST" is a noun that refers to a secret meeting between two people, often with romantic or illicit intentions. The hint "Romantic getaway?" is suggesting that the word "TRYST" is related to a romantic or intimate escape or adventure.

Rarin' to go

The phrase "Rarin' to go" is an idiomatic expression that means being eager or ready to start or begin something. The word "EAGER" is an adjective that means feeling or showing a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something. The relationship between the two is that "Rarin' to go" is a more informal and colloquial way of expressing the same idea as "EAGER".

Turkey Day topping

The hint "Turkey Day topping" is referring to the word "GRAVY" because gravy is a common topping served with turkey on Thanksgiving Day (also known as Turkey Day) in many parts of the world.

"What ___?" ("Can you explain this mess?")

The hint "What ___?" is a question that is asking for an explanation, and the word "GIVES" is the answer to that question. The phrase "What gives?" is a common idiomatic expression that means "What's going on?" or "What's the explanation for this?"

Destination for a time machine

The hint "Destination for a time machine" is closely related to the word "PAST" because a time machine is typically used to travel to the past.

"The document should be in your inbox now"

The hint "The document should be in your inbox now" implies that the document has been sent to the recipient's email inbox. The word "SENT" is likely the status of the email, indicating that it has been successfully delivered to the recipient's inbox.

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