NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, November 2, 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

Monday, November 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Awesome song, informally
  2. 4.Word after "Midas" or "magic"
  3. 6.World's most populous country
  4. 7.Holy person
  5. 8.Ticker symbol for Harley-Davidson on the N.Y.S.E., appropriately

DOWN

  1. 1.Biblical whale bait
  2. 2.Sound
  3. 3.Hosting, informally
  4. 4."___ the season!"
  5. 5.Pharrell's signature item of apparel

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, November 2, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Awesome song, informally(JAM)
  2. 4.Word after "Midas" or "magic"(TOUCH)
  3. 6.World's most populous country(INDIA)
  4. 7.Holy person(SAINT)
  5. 8.Ticker symbol for Harley-Davidson on the N.Y.S.E., appropriately(HOG)

DOWN

  1. 1.Biblical whale bait(JONAH)
  2. 2.Sound(AUDIO)
  3. 3.Hosting, informally(MCING)
  4. 4."___ the season!"(TIS)
  5. 5.Pharrell's signature item of apparel(HAT)

About the Monday, November 2, 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 TOUCH, answering “Word after "Midas" or "magic".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.