NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 9, 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

Sunday, November 9, 2025
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

ACROSS

  1. 1.Croat or Bulgarian
  2. 5.No-___ Texas Hold'em (poker variety)
  3. 7.Proof you weren't part of the crime, say
  4. 8.Roll around in the morning?
  5. 9.Purchase price

DOWN

  1. 1.Thick piece of concrete
  2. 2.Light purple
  3. 3.Ol' buddy ol' pal
  4. 4.Has good chemistry (with)
  5. 6.Lean to one side

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 9, 2025

1S
2L
3A
4V
5L
I
M
I
6T
7A
L
I
B
I
8B
A
G
E
L
9C
O
S
T

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Croat or Bulgarian(SLAV)
  2. 5.No-___ Texas Hold'em (poker variety)(LIMIT)
  3. 7.Proof you weren't part of the crime, say(ALIBI)
  4. 8.Roll around in the morning?(BAGEL)
  5. 9.Purchase price(COST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Thick piece of concrete(SLAB)
  2. 2.Light purple(LILAC)
  3. 3.Ol' buddy ol' pal(AMIGO)
  4. 4.Has good chemistry (with)(VIBES)
  5. 6.Lean to one side(TILT)

About the Sunday, November 9, 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 LIMIT, answering “No-___ Texas Hold'em (poker variety).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.