NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 8, 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 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Thin winter coat?
  2. 6.When morning people like to wake up
  3. 7.Option on the "How would you like to receive your receipt?" screen
  4. 8."Please, it would be my pleasure"
  5. 9.Villain's facial expression

DOWN

  1. 1.Perceives by touch
  2. 2.Japanese dish with a name from Chinese ("pulled noodles")
  3. 3.Give a grand speech
  4. 4.Gooey kids' toy
  5. 5.___ Durden, Brad Pitt's character in "Fight Club"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Thin winter coat?(FROST)
  2. 6.When morning people like to wake up(EARLY)
  3. 7.Option on the "How would you like to receive your receipt?" screen(EMAIL)
  4. 8."Please, it would be my pleasure"(LETME)
  5. 9.Villain's facial expression(SNEER)

DOWN

  1. 1.Perceives by touch(FEELS)
  2. 2.Japanese dish with a name from Chinese ("pulled noodles")(RAMEN)
  3. 3.Give a grand speech(ORATE)
  4. 4.Gooey kids' toy(SLIME)
  5. 5.___ Durden, Brad Pitt's character in "Fight Club"(TYLER)

About the Sunday, November 8, 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 FROST, answering “Thin winter coat?.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.