NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, November 14, 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

Saturday, November 14, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Santa's present holder
  2. 5.Descendants of a wealthy family
  3. 7.Chinese dog breed known for its wrinkles
  4. 8.Trademarked markers
  5. 9.Like the increase from 15 to 150
  6. 10.Antlered animal in the American West
  7. 11.Accomplishes
  8. 13.All Hallows' ___
  9. 14.Proofreading mark meaning "Leave it in"
  10. 15.Color of lanterns on Chinese New Year
  11. 16.Any member of the "slow horses" on "Slow Horses"

DOWN

  1. 1.Neckwear for a snowman
  2. 2.A couple buds you might run with?
  3. 3.#2s in the sky
  4. 4.Mired (in)
  5. 5.Completely mishit, as a golf ball
  6. 6.Bro's sibling
  7. 7.Table for later
  8. 8.Operate a car wheel
  9. 12.Messy home for pigs

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Santa's present holder(SACK)
  2. 5.Descendants of a wealthy family(SCIONS)
  3. 7.Chinese dog breed known for its wrinkles(SHARPEI)
  4. 8.Trademarked markers(SHARPIES)
  5. 9.Like the increase from 15 to 150(TENFOLD)
  6. 10.Antlered animal in the American West(ELK)
  7. 11.Accomplishes(DOES)
  8. 13.All Hallows' ___(EVE)
  9. 14.Proofreading mark meaning "Leave it in"(STET)
  10. 15.Color of lanterns on Chinese New Year(RED)
  11. 16.Any member of the "slow horses" on "Slow Horses"(SPY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Neckwear for a snowman(SCARF)
  2. 2.A couple buds you might run with?(AIRPODS)
  3. 3.#2s in the sky(COPILOTS)
  4. 4.Mired (in)(KNEEDEEP)
  5. 5.Completely mishit, as a golf ball(SHANKED)
  6. 6.Bro's sibling(SIS)
  7. 7.Table for later(SHELVE)
  8. 8.Operate a car wheel(STEER)
  9. 12.Messy home for pigs(STY)

About the Saturday, November 14, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 8 columns, 8 rows, 11 Across clues and 9 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 SHARPIES, answering “Trademarked markers.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.