Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, November 5, 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

Thursday, November 5, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Experimental and provocative
  2. 5."Top Chef" alum ___ Hall
  3. 6.Once more
  4. 7.Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm
  5. 8.Something a camper sets up

DOWN

  1. 1.Keen-eyed bird of prey
  2. 2."You Can Never Go Down the ___" (Mister Rogers song for kids afraid of bath time)
  3. 3.Flash of light
  4. 4.Yin's counterpart
  5. 5.Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Experimental and provocative(EDGY)
  2. 5."Top Chef" alum ___ Hall(CARLA)
  3. 6.Once more(AGAIN)
  4. 7.Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm(SLING)
  5. 8.Something a camper sets up(TENT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Keen-eyed bird of prey(EAGLE)
  2. 2."You Can Never Go Down the ___" (Mister Rogers song for kids afraid of bath time)(DRAIN)
  3. 3.Flash of light(GLINT)
  4. 4.Yin's counterpart(YANG)
  5. 5.Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm(CAST)

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About the Thursday, November 5, 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 CARLA, answering “"Top Chef" alum ___ Hall.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.