NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 5. November, 2026
The Mini #24691 for Thursday, November 5, 2026 is a 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 Across, 5 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Experimental and provocative”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: "Top Chef" alum ___ Hall (5 letters)
6 Across: Once more (5 letters)
7 Across: Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm (5 letters)
8 Across: Something a camper sets up (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: Keen-eyed bird of prey (5 letters)
2 Down: "You Can Never Go Down the ___" (Mister Rogers song for kids afraid of bath time) (5 letters)
3 Down: Flash of light (5 letters)
4 Down: Yin's counterpart (4 letters)
5 Down: Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm (4 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 5x5 with 10 clues, and its longest answer is 5 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 (#24691, 2026-11-05) has 10 clues — 5 Across and 5 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 5x5 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
5 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.