NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 1, 2026

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 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Preschoolers sing them
  2. 5.Give applause
  3. 6.Constantly complaining
  4. 7.Remote button with a house icon
  5. 8.Bad comment to hear from your barber

DOWN

  1. 1.Sneeze sound
  2. 2.Goodyear aircraft
  3. 3.Some decorations on Christmas trees
  4. 4.Undercover agent
  5. 6."Pinball Wizard" band, with "The"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 1, 2026

1A
2B
3C
4S
5C
L
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P
6W
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7H
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8O
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P
S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Preschoolers sing them(ABCS)
  2. 5.Give applause(CLAP)
  3. 6.Constantly complaining(WHINY)
  4. 7.Remote button with a house icon(HOME)
  5. 8.Bad comment to hear from your barber(OOPS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sneeze sound(ACHOO)
  2. 2.Goodyear aircraft(BLIMP)
  3. 3.Some decorations on Christmas trees(CANES)
  4. 4.Undercover agent(SPY)
  5. 6."Pinball Wizard" band, with "The"(WHO)

About the Sunday, November 1, 2026 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 WHINY, answering “Constantly complaining.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.