The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a more extended challenge that demands both knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers a unique experience.

With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle functions as a speed test for numerous players.

When a challenging clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be exasperating! If you get stuck on The Mini — analogous to Wordle and Connections — we have your back.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025:

Across

Taylor Swift’s ___ Tour

• The solution is Eras.

Counterpart of “found”

• The solution is Lost.

Challenging accomplishment in a loud office

• The solution is Focus.

India’s leader since 2014

• The solution is Modi.

River of the underworld in Greek mythology

• The solution is Styx.

Down

Will Ferrell’s festive film

• The solution is Elf.

Buckingham Palace contains 775 of these

• The solution is Rooms.

Elegant necktie

• The solution is Ascot.

What’s located beside the Hall and Library on a Clue board

• The solution is Study.

Carbon’s atomic number

• The solution is Six.

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