As the day winds down, my evening ritual isn’t complete until I’ve tackled the free word games offered by the New York Times. From the engaging Connections to the addicting Wordle and Strands, it’s a must for many. And let’s not forget about The Mini Crossword – a fan favorite in its own right.
While The Crossword may be the star attraction for paid subscribers, The Mini has amassed quite the following of its own. Unlike other games that reset at midnight, The Mini starts anew at 10 p.m.
If you find yourself puzzling over the Mini Crossword on a Saturday evening, like November 22, 2025, and need a little nudge in the right direction, you’re in luck. From clues to solutions, we’ve got you covered. But proceed with caution – spoilers lie ahead!
Here are some additional hints for today’s Mini Crossword:
Across:
Moves (over) in one’s seat – HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
Capital of Taiwan – HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
___ Bee – HINT: Ends with the letter “G”
In the style of – HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
Device with a keypad that’s typed on discreetly, for short – HINT: Ends with the letter “M”
___ Bee – HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
“Family Guy” baby – HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Sings in the Alps – HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
Down:
Like some clams and freshly cleaned shirts – HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
What an online meeting invite gets added to, for short – HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
Vinegar’s counterpart – HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
Morphine and codeine, for two – HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
First inning in extra innings – HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
Greek “S” – HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Full of back talk – HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
“Allegory of the Cave” philosopher – HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
Wonderstruck feeling – HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
Nothin’ – HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
And now, here are the answers to today’s Mini Crossword:
Across:
Moves (over) in one’s seat – SCOOTS
Capital of Taiwan – TAIPEI
___ Bee – SPELLING
In the style of – ALA
Device with a keypad that’s typed on discreetly, for short – ATM
___ Bee – SAMANTHA
“Family Guy” baby – STEWIE
Sings in the Alps – YODELS
Down:
Like some clams and freshly cleaned shirts – STEAMED
What an online meeting invite gets added to, for short – CAL
Vinegar’s counterpart – OIL
Morphine and codeine, for two – OPIATES
First inning in extra innings – TENTH
Greek “S” – SIGMA
Full of back talk – SASSY
“Allegory of the Cave” philosopher – PLATO
Wonderstruck feeling – AWE
Nothin’ – NIL
That’s it for today’s Mini Crossword. Happy puzzling!
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