NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 4. November, 2026
The Mini #24640 for Wednesday, November 4, 2026 is a 6x5 grid with 11 clues (5 Across, 6 Down), starting with 1-Across: “One of 21 around the island of Manhattan – most famously, the Brooklyn one”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
7 Across: Tony-winning play that reimagines Abraham Lincoln's wife as an aspiring cabaret star (6 letters)
8 Across: Hot dog, informally (6 letters)
9 Across: Put into law (5 letters)
10 Across: Not a single one (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Yang who once played the iceberg that sank the Titanic on "S.N.L." (5 letters)
2 Down: Big zoo animal (5 letters)
3 Down: "Sorry, let me rephrase ..." (5 letters)
4 Down: Class where you might wear a leotard (5 letters)
5 Down: Courage and perseverance (4 letters)
6 Down: "Keep your ___ on the ball!" (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 6x5 with 11 clues, and its longest answer is 6 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
Today's NYT Mini FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Mini crossword?
Today's Mini (#24640, 2026-11-04) has 11 clues — 5 Across and 6 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 6x5 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
6 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.