NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, November 11, 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

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Animal whose prominent feature makes it an unofficial mascot of Wednesday
  2. 6.Black pizza topping
  3. 7.Mischievous sprite
  4. 8.In a pickle
  5. 9.Make a choice

DOWN

  1. 1.Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs
  2. 2.Supreme Court justice Samuel
  3. 3.Minor confusion
  4. 4.Force out, as from an apartment
  5. 5.Vegetable that resembles a large scallion

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

1C
2A
3M
4E
5L
6O
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7P
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8S
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9O
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Animal whose prominent feature makes it an unofficial mascot of Wednesday(CAMEL)
  2. 6.Black pizza topping(OLIVE)
  3. 7.Mischievous sprite(PIXIE)
  4. 8.In a pickle(STUCK)
  5. 9.Make a choice(OPT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs(COPS)
  2. 2.Supreme Court justice Samuel(ALITO)
  3. 3.Minor confusion(MIXUP)
  4. 4.Force out, as from an apartment(EVICT)
  5. 5.Vegetable that resembles a large scallion(LEEK)

About the Wednesday, November 11, 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 CAMEL, answering “Animal whose prominent feature makes it an unofficial mascot of Wednesday.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.