NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 7. November, 2026
The Mini #24690 for Saturday, November 7, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 20 clues (11 Across, 9 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Pupper”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: Sight in a shark movie … or at the end of a French film (3 letters)
7 Across: "___ you serious?" (3 letters)
8 Across: Genetic molecule (3 letters)
9 Across: Canine expert (7 letters)
11 Across: Common word in a hotel Wi-Fi network name (5 letters)
12 Across: What Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" wants to get over? (7 letters)
14 Across: ___ Taylor (fashion brand) (3 letters)
15 Across: Prefix with friendly (3 letters)
16 Across: "The Tell-Tale Heart" writer (3 letters)
17 Across: Barely manage, with "out" (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Father's Day honoree (3 letters)
2 Down: Herb for spaghetti sauce (7 letters)
3 Down: The real deal (7 letters)
4 Down: Toy that's flying off the shelves? (7 letters)
5 Down: On the shelves (7 letters)
6 Down: Singer ___ King Cole (3 letters)
10 Down: Highest point value for a Scrabble tile (3 letters)
12 Down: Jay-Z's genre (3 letters)
13 Down: Misfortune (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 7x7 with 20 clues, and its longest answer is 7 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 (#24690, 2026-11-07) has 20 clues — 11 Across and 9 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.