NYT Mini Crossword Answers November 16: Solve today’s puzzle with these clues and solution

For thousands of New York Times Games loyalists, the day’s routine is incomplete without solving the Mini Crossword, the compact, speedy sibling of the NYT’s famed full-size crossword. Although the flagship puzzle caters to subscribers, the Mini has carved out its own dedicated following, especially among players who enjoy a brisk mental warm-up before tackling Wordle, Connections or Strands.

As part of that daily ritual, many find themselves searching for NYT Mini Crossword Answers to steer through trickier clues. Below is a comprehensive guide to the hints, across-and-down clues, and confirmed solutions for Sunday, November 16, 2025, as per a report by Parade magazine.

Why the NYT Mini Crossword Stands Out

Published daily and resetting at 10 p.m. ET, the Mini differs from other NYT puzzles that refresh at midnight. This shift makes it a popular late-evening challenge. With just a handful of clues in both Across and Down sections, its appeal lies in its brevity, sharpness and the way it balances accessible clues with occasional wordplay.


Many solvers use it as a “warm-up act” for larger puzzles, while others consider it their mainstay NYT game thanks to its quick completion time.

NYT Mini Crossword Hints for Sunday, November 16

For those who prefer nudges rather than full solutions, here are today’s hints for both Across and Down entries.

Across Hints

• 1 Across: Cars commonly found at Supercharger stations — Starts with “T”
  
• 7 Across: What “e-” can represent — Ends with “E”
  
• 8 Across: Words that may start the name of a quaint English inn — Starts with “Y”
  
• 9 Across: Meaning of the letter “E” — Ends with “Y”
  
• 10 Across: Easter egg colorings — Ends with “D”
  

Down Hints

• 1 Down: Messed (with) — Ends with “D”
  
• 2 Down: Ally’s opposite — Starts with “E”
  
• 3 Down: What “m” represents in the equation y = mx + b — Starts with “S”
  
• 4 Down: Musical speech cadences — Ends with “S”
  
• 5 Down: Samberg of Brooklyn Nine-Nine — Starts with “A”
  
• 6 Down: “____ what I did there?” — Ends with “E”
  

These hints give solvers space to think through word associations without giving away the full grid.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, November 16, 2025

(Spoilers Ahead)

Once you’re ready to verify your grid or move past a roadblock, here are the NYT Mini Crossword Answers for the day, as per a report by Parade magazine.

Across Answers

• 1 Across: TESLAS
  
• 7 Across: ONLINE
  
• 8 Across: YE OLDE
  
• 9 Across: EMPTY
  
• 10 Across: DYES
  

Down Answers

• 1 Down: TOYED
  
• 2 Down: ENEMY
  
• 3 Down: SLOPE
  
• 4 Down: LILTS
  
• 5 Down: ANDY
  
• 6 Down: SEE (“…see what I did there?”)
  

The puzzle, while crisp, offered a satisfying mix of pop culture, mathematics, and descriptive vocabulary.

FAQs

What time does the NYT Mini Crossword reset?

The Mini resets at 10 p.m. ET, earlier than other NYT daily puzzles that refresh at midnight.

Is the Mini Crossword free to play?

Yes, the daily Mini is available to all users for free on the NYT Games website and app.