NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 14. November, 2026
The Mini #24602 for Saturday, November 14, 2026 is a 8x8 grid with 20 clues (11 Across, 9 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Santa's present holder”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Descendants of a wealthy family (6 letters)
7 Across: Chinese dog breed known for its wrinkles (7 letters)
8 Across: Trademarked markers (8 letters)
9 Across: Like the increase from 15 to 150 (7 letters)
10 Across: Antlered animal in the American West (3 letters)
11 Across: Accomplishes (4 letters)
13 Across: All Hallows' ___ (3 letters)
14 Across: Proofreading mark meaning "Leave it in" (4 letters)
15 Across: Color of lanterns on Chinese New Year (3 letters)
16 Across: Any member of the "slow horses" on "Slow Horses" (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Neckwear for a snowman (5 letters)
2 Down: A couple buds you might run with? (7 letters)
3 Down: #2s in the sky (8 letters)
4 Down: Mired (in) (8 letters)
5 Down: Completely mishit, as a golf ball (7 letters)
6 Down: Bro's sibling (3 letters)
7 Down: Table for later (6 letters)
8 Down: Operate a car wheel (5 letters)
12 Down: Messy home for pigs (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 8x8 with 20 clues, and its longest answer is 8 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 (#24602, 2026-11-14) has 20 clues — 11 Across and 9 Down.
What size is today's Mini grid?
A 8x8 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.