Solutions and Clues for NYT’s The Mini Crossword – November 9, 2024

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**The Mini: A Fast and Entertaining Puzzle from The New York Times**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a condensed edition of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. In contrast to the classic crossword, which requires both ample time and a wide spectrum of knowledge, The Mini provides a quicker, more laid-back experience.

With only a handful of clues to decipher, many participants approach The Mini as a race against time, striving to finish it as swiftly as they can. Yet, when an elusive clue disrupts your flow, it can be quite annoying! But fear not — similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-8-2024) and [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-8-2024), we’ve got your back.

### Clues and Answers for The Mini – Saturday, November 9, 2024:

#### Across
1. **Car puller in San Francisco**
Answer: **Cable**

2. **Fulfilled a sommelier’s role**
Answer: **Poured**

3. **Darts or trivia**
Answer: **Bar game**

4. **Indignation**
Answer: **Ire**

5. **Maria ___ Trapp in “The Sound of Music”**
Answer: **Von**

6. **She’s purrty darn adorable!**
Answer: **Kitten**

7. **Eating establishment**
Answer: **Eatery**

8. **Like a pleasant picnic site or an unfavorable business deal**
Answer: **Shady**

#### Down
1. **Civil rights advocate ___ Scott King**
Answer: **Coretta**

2. **Third-quarter month: Abbr.**
Answer: **Aug**

3. **Noble quality**
Answer: **Bravery**

4. **Like some citrus-flavored water**
Answer: **Lemony**

5. **Garden in Bosch’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights”**
Answer: **Eden**

6. **Persona non grata**
Answer: **Pariah**

7. **Two-wheeled vehicles**
Answer: **Bikes**

8. **One of two “excellent” movie adventurers**
Answer: **Ted**

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Are you also engaging with NYT Strands? [Explore today’s hints and answers for Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-8).

Missed yesterday’s Mini? [Here’s the solution for November 8, 2024.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-november-8-2024)