Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 12

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 12

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I was doing great until I stumbled on 6-Across, but filling in the Down answers solved that for me. If you need the answers, read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Place with ships and slips
Answer: DOCK

5A clue: Assignment for a delivery driver
Answer: ROUTE

6A clue: Way in
Answer: ENTRY

7A clue: What might leave stains on a gardener’s pants
Answer: SOIL

8A clue: Fearsome dinosaur, for short
Answer: TREX

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Person giving blood
Answer: DONOR

2D clue: Kind of belly button that 10% of the world has
Answer: OUTIE

3D clue: Shortcut for “cut,” for short
Answer: CTRLX

4D clue: Door opener … like 6-Across?
Answer: KEY

5D clue: “Oh, give it a ___ already!”
Answer: REST

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 12 #415

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 12 #415

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a fun one. The purple category trusts that you know your pro teams, and that you can spot them out of context. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Great White North.

Green group hint: Famous baseball places.

Blue group hint: Alma mater groups.

Purple group hint: Hoops first.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Canadian NHL teams, minus the S.

Green group: MLB stadium landmarks.

Blue group: College conferences.

Purple group: Starts with an NBA team.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is Canadian NHL teams, minus the S. The four answers are Canuck, Jet, Maple Leaf and Oiler.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is MLB stadium landmarks. The four answers are Green Monster, Home Run Apple, McCovey Cove and Monument Park.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is college conferences. The four answers are Ivy, Missouri Valley, Patriot and Sun Belt.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is starts with an NBA team. The four answers are buckskin, heat check, Magic Johnson and sunscreen.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 12 #415

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 12 #415

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a fun one. The purple category trusts that you know your pro teams, and that you can spot them out of context. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Great White North.

Green group hint: Famous baseball places.

Blue group hint: Alma mater groups.

Purple group hint: Hoops first.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Canadian NHL teams, minus the S.

Green group: MLB stadium landmarks.

Blue group: College conferences.

Purple group: Starts with an NBA team.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 12, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is Canadian NHL teams, minus the S. The four answers are Canuck, Jet, Maple Leaf and Oiler.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is MLB stadium landmarks. The four answers are Green Monster, Home Run Apple, McCovey Cove and Monument Park.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is college conferences. The four answers are Ivy, Missouri Valley, Patriot and Sun Belt.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is starts with an NBA team. The four answers are buckskin, heat check, Magic Johnson and sunscreen.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 11

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 11

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


I admit, I was stumped by 8-Across in today’s Mini Crossword, but I figured out the other answers, and the letters just filled in. Need help to solve it? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 11, 2025

The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 11, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Villain’s counterpart
Answer: HERO

5A clue: California governor Newsom
Answer: GAVIN

6A clue: Home to Prada (and pasta)
Answer: ITALY

7A clue: Shipping company with a purple-and-orange logo
Answer: FEDEX

8A clue: Three-pointer, in basketball lingo
Answer: TREY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Hard person to please
Answer: HATER

2D clue: Get around
Answer: EVADE

3D clue: “Inside Out” girl
Answer: RILEY

4D clue: Deep black gemstone
Answer: ONYX

5D clue: “Today is a ___. That’s why it’s called the present” (cliché)
Answer: GIFT

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 11

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 11

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


I admit, I was stumped by 8-Across in today’s Mini Crossword, but I figured out the other answers, and the letters just filled in. Need help to solve it? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 11, 2025

The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 11, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Villain’s counterpart
Answer: HERO

5A clue: California governor Newsom
Answer: GAVIN

6A clue: Home to Prada (and pasta)
Answer: ITALY

7A clue: Shipping company with a purple-and-orange logo
Answer: FEDEX

8A clue: Three-pointer, in basketball lingo
Answer: TREY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Hard person to please
Answer: HATER

2D clue: Get around
Answer: EVADE

3D clue: “Inside Out” girl
Answer: RILEY

4D clue: Deep black gemstone
Answer: ONYX

5D clue: “Today is a ___. That’s why it’s called the present” (cliché)
Answer: GIFT

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 10 #413

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 10 #413

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a super tough one. Remember, sometimes names are regular nouns, and vice versa. If you’re struggling but still want to solve today’s puzzle, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Merrily we roll along.

Green group hint: Sharp!

Blue group hint: Merci!

Purple group hint: Drop the puck.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Things with wheels.

Green group: Things with blades.

Blue group: French Olympic hosts.

Purple group: NHL head coaches.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 10, 2025

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 10, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is things with wheels. The four answers are bicycle, golf cart, skateboard and Zamboni.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is things with blades. The four answers are epee, hockey stick, ice skate and sabre.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is French Olympic hosts. The four answers are Albertville, Chamonix, Grenoble and Paris.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is NHL head coaches. The four answers are Brind’Amour, Maurice, Ruff and St. Louis.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 10 #413

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 10 #413

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a super tough one. Remember, sometimes names are regular nouns, and vice versa. If you’re struggling but still want to solve today’s puzzle, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Merrily we roll along.

Green group hint: Sharp!

Blue group hint: Merci!

Purple group hint: Drop the puck.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Things with wheels.

Green group: Things with blades.

Blue group: French Olympic hosts.

Purple group: NHL head coaches.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 10, 2025

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 10, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is things with wheels. The four answers are bicycle, golf cart, skateboard and Zamboni.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is things with blades. The four answers are epee, hockey stick, ice skate and sabre.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is French Olympic hosts. The four answers are Albertville, Chamonix, Grenoble and Paris.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is NHL head coaches. The four answers are Brind’Amour, Maurice, Ruff and St. Louis.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 10

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 10

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There’s a tasty dessert hidden in the circled letters. Read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 10, 2025

The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 10, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Go on a run in the freezing cold?
Answer: SKI

4A clue: Full of oneself
Answer: VAIN

5A clue: abisco wafer brand
Answer: NILLA

6A clue: Powerhouse in women’s college basketball, with a record 12 national championships
Answer: UCONN

7A clue: On edge
Answer: TENSE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Beauty parlor
Answer: SALON

2D clue: Ceramicist’s ovens
Answer: KILNS

3D clue: Ridiculous
Answer: INANE

4D clue: Bad habit
Answer: VICE

5D clue: A cashew … or a cuckoo
Answer: NUT

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 10

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 10

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There’s a tasty dessert hidden in the circled letters. Read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 10, 2025

The completed NYT Mini Crossword for Nov. 10, 2025.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Go on a run in the freezing cold?
Answer: SKI

4A clue: Full of oneself
Answer: VAIN

5A clue: abisco wafer brand
Answer: NILLA

6A clue: Powerhouse in women’s college basketball, with a record 12 national championships
Answer: UCONN

7A clue: On edge
Answer: TENSE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Beauty parlor
Answer: SALON

2D clue: Ceramicist’s ovens
Answer: KILNS

3D clue: Ridiculous
Answer: INANE

4D clue: Bad habit
Answer: VICE

5D clue: A cashew … or a cuckoo
Answer: NUT

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Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 10 #1605- CNET

Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 10 #1605- CNET

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.


Today’s Wordle puzzle is a fun one for cat lovers like me. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel and one sometimes vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with T.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with Y.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a cat who often has brown fur with stripes.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is TABBY.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Nov. 9, No. 1604 was FUGUE.

Recent Wordle answers

Nov. 5, No. 1600: SHORT

Nov. 6, No. 1601: GUISE

Nov. 7, No. 1602: PERIL

Nov. 8, No. 1603: ARISE

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