**The Mini Crossword: Clues and Solutions for November 2, 2024**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a smaller edition of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. While the larger crossword may take more time and effort, demanding both knowledge and persistence, The Mini provides a faster, more relaxed gameplay.

With just a handful of clues, The Mini frequently turns into a race against time for numerous players. Nonetheless, when an elusive clue disrupts your flow, it can be quite exasperating! If you find yourself at a standstill — akin to games like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-1-2024) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-1-2024) — we’re here to assist.

### Clues and Solutions for The Mini on Saturday, November 2, 2024:

#### **Across**
– **Thermometer reading, in brief**
Solution: **Temp**

– **Dessert featuring black-and-white cookies**
Solution: **Oreo Pie**

– **Viral pygmy hippo spoofed on “Weekend Update”**
Solution: **Moo Deng**

– **”By the way …,” in a message**
Solution: **BTW**

– **Heart exam abbr.**
Solution: **ECG**

– **”Don’t fret, it’s merely a scratch!”**
Solution: **I’m okay**

– **French cinema**
Solution: **Cine**

– **Canceled, like a TV show**
Solution: **Axed**

#### **Down**
– **”Lara Croft: ___ Raider”**
Solution: **Tomb**

– **Provocative content**
Solution: **Erotica**

– **Pet food item with a jingle performed by a cat**
Solution: **Meowmix**

– **Container for peas**
Solution: **Pod**

– **Broke the rules in hide-and-seek**
Solution: **Peeked**

– **Ancient civilization that built Machu Picchu**
Solution: **Inca**

– **Similar to quiche and custard**
Solution: **Eggy**

– **Digit mistakenly typed instead of an exclamation mark**
Solution: **One**

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Are you engaging with NYT Strands as well? [Explore today’s hints and solutions for Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-1).

Missed yesterday’s Mini Crossword? [Discover the solution here](https://mashable.com/article/daily-mini-crossword-clues-answers-november-1).