Responses to The Mini Crossword from The New York Times – November 3, 2024

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**The Mini Crossword: Clues and Solutions for November 3, 2024**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a condensed version of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword puzzle. Although the full crossword represents a lengthier test that evaluates both knowledge and perseverance, The Mini provides a faster, more dynamic challenge.

With only a handful of clues to complete, numerous players view The Mini as a race against time. However, if a challenging clue disrupts your flow, it can be exasperating! If you find yourself stuck while tackling The Mini — similar to [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 have the solutions you require.

### Across Clues:
1. **The current time**
Answer: **Today**

2. **Its Speedmaster model, worn by Buzz Aldrin, was the initial watch on the lunar surface**
Answer: **Omega**

3. **Curly Japanese pasta**
Answer: **Ramen**

4. **Band on a sandal**
Answer: **Thong**

5. **What “Eat” signifies in the mnemonic “Never Eat Shredded Wheat”**
Answer: **East**

### Down Clues:
1. **Lush, rich dessert**
Answer: **Torte**

2. **Midwestern city that is home to Berkshire Hathaway**
Answer: **Omaha**

3. **Preliminary versions**
Answer: **Demos**

4. **Literary advocate**
Answer: **Agent**

5. **Bowen from “Saturday Night Live”**
Answer: **Yang**

If you’re in the mood for additional puzzles, visit Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more!

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Are you also engaged in NYT Strands? [Discover today’s clues and solutions for Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-1).

**Missed yesterday’s Mini?** [Here’s the answer to the November 2 puzzle](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-clues-answers-november-2-2024).