NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 6. November, 2026
The Mini #24695 for Friday, November 6, 2026 is a 6x5 grid with 11 clues (5 Across, 6 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Took legal action against”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: An "F" in Physics? (5 letters)
6 Across: A "C" in Chemistry? (6 letters)
7 Across: An "A" in Geometry? (4 letters)
8 Across: "Feel the ___" (2010s political slogan) (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: More achy (5 letters)
2 Down: Rural's opposite (5 letters)
3 Down: Shorthand for things that are green (3 letters)
4 Down: Where a bear hibernates in the winter (3 letters)
5 Down: Cost of a 6-Down (4 letters)
6 Down: Traditionally, it's black in London and yellow in New York City (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 (#24695, 2026-11-06) 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.