Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? The diverse mix of answers includes everything from pizza toppings to Supreme Court justices. Read on for all the answers.
The Mini Crossword is a nice break from tougher puzzles and takes only a fraction of the time needed to solve the vaunted full-size New York Times Crossword.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Animal whose prominent feature makes it an unofficial mascot of Wednesday
Answer: CAMEL
6A clue: Black pizza topping
Answer: OLIVE
7A clue: Mischievous sprite
Answer: PIXIE
8A clue: In a pickle
Answer: STUCK
9A clue: Make a choice
Answer: OPT
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 11, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini down clues and answers
1D clue: Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs
Answer: COPS
2D clue: Supreme Court justice Samuel
Answer: ALITO
3D clue: Minor confusion
Answer: MIXUP
4D clue: Force out, as from an apartment
Answer: EVICT
5D clue: Vegetable that resembles a large scallion
Answer: LEEK
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