Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 23, 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 23, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.LinkedIn listing
  2. 4.Planet with an average surface temperature of around 860°F
  3. 6.Written with a pen
  4. 7.Sheer torment
  5. 8."___ thoughts?"

DOWN

  1. 1.Block tower
  2. 2."Red" vegetable that's really purple, if you ask me
  3. 3.Word with Bad or Bugs
  4. 4.By way of
  5. 5."Excuse me while I kiss the ___" (Hendrix lyric that's famously misheard)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 23, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.LinkedIn listing(JOB)
  2. 4.Planet with an average surface temperature of around 860°F(VENUS)
  3. 6.Written with a pen(ININK)
  4. 7.Sheer torment(AGONY)
  5. 8."___ thoughts?"(ANY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Block tower(JENGA)
  2. 2."Red" vegetable that's really purple, if you ask me(ONION)
  3. 3.Word with Bad or Bugs(BUNNY)
  4. 4.By way of(VIA)
  5. 5."Excuse me while I kiss the ___" (Hendrix lyric that's famously misheard)(SKY)

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About the Sunday, November 23, 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 VENUS, answering “Planet with an average surface temperature of around 860°F.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.