Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 15, 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 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Fat-sounding freshwater fish
  2. 5."What a headache!"
  3. 7.Jules who wrote "Around the World in 80 Days"
  4. 8.Put into effect, as a law
  5. 9.Give a friendly greeting

DOWN

  1. 1.Sheltered inlets
  2. 2.African carnivore known for its laugh
  3. 3.Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short
  4. 4.Park seating
  5. 6.Snowy mountain version of Bigfoot

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Fat-sounding freshwater fish(CHUB)
  2. 5."What a headache!"(OYVEY)
  3. 7.Jules who wrote "Around the World in 80 Days"(VERNE)
  4. 8.Put into effect, as a law(ENACT)
  5. 9.Give a friendly greeting(SAYHI)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sheltered inlets(COVES)
  2. 2.African carnivore known for its laugh(HYENA)
  3. 3.Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short(UVRAY)
  4. 4.Park seating(BENCH)
  5. 6.Snowy mountain version of Bigfoot(YETI)

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About the Sunday, November 15, 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 OYVEY, answering “"What a headache!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.