Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, November 9, 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 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Paradoxically, it might only have a little parking
  2. 4.Colorful fruit on a Thanksgiving table
  3. 6.The Rock or Chris Rock
  4. 7."It pains me to say ..."
  5. 8.Text that's rarely true

DOWN

  1. 1.Good person to ask for directions
  2. 2.Perform better than
  3. 3.Deliberately try to make angry online
  4. 4.Road trip expense
  5. 5.In need of a humidifier

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, November 9, 2026

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2O
3T
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5D
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Paradoxically, it might only have a little parking(LOT)
  2. 4.Colorful fruit on a Thanksgiving table(GOURD)
  3. 6.The Rock or Chris Rock(ACTOR)
  4. 7."It pains me to say ..."(SADLY)
  5. 8.Text that's rarely true(LOL)

DOWN

  1. 1.Good person to ask for directions(LOCAL)
  2. 2.Perform better than(OUTDO)
  3. 3.Deliberately try to make angry online(TROLL)
  4. 4.Road trip expense(GAS)
  5. 5.In need of a humidifier(DRY)

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About the Monday, November 9, 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 GOURD, answering “Colorful fruit on a Thanksgiving table.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.