NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, November 7, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, November 7, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Toddler's go-to question
  2. 4.Sound heard during cold season
  3. 6.Move stealthily, like a cat
  4. 7.Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine
  5. 8.Conduct surveillance

DOWN

  1. 1.Prone to complaining
  2. 2.Sound heard during cold season
  3. 3.Artist/musician Ono
  4. 4.Egyptian vipers
  5. 5.Show appreciation for a performance

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, November 7, 2025

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2H
3Y
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Toddler's go-to question(WHY)
  2. 4.Sound heard during cold season(ACHOO)
  3. 6.Move stealthily, like a cat(SLINK)
  4. 7.Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine(PANKO)
  5. 8.Conduct surveillance(SPY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Prone to complaining(WHINY)
  2. 2.Sound heard during cold season(HONK)
  3. 3.Artist/musician Ono(YOKO)
  4. 4.Egyptian vipers(ASPS)
  5. 5.Show appreciation for a performance(CLAP)

About the Friday, November 7, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is ACHOO, answering “Sound heard during cold season.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.