**The Mini: A Brief Puzzle Solution from The New York Times**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a streamlined variant of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. In contrast to the complete crossword, which requires additional time and a wider breadth of knowledge, The Mini provides a quicker, more relaxed experience.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini often turns into a speed contest for many solvers. However, encountering a challenging clue can easily disrupt your flow, leading to frustration! If you find yourself at a standstill — similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-15-2024) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-15-2024) — we’re here to help.

### Clues and Answers for The Mini (Friday, November 15, 2024):

#### **Across**
– **What a vacuum cleaner collects**
Answer: **Dirt**

– **”Shut up” or “back out”**
Answer: **Idiom**

– **Rigatoni, radiatori, or rotelle**
Answer: **Pasta**

– **Cut wool from**
Answer: **Shear**

– **”If I had ___ realized!”**
Answer: **Only**

#### **Down**
– **Quick dives in the pool**
Answer: **Dips**

– **State where a large portion of the Snake River flows**
Answer: **Idaho**

– **Up and out of slumber**
Answer: **Risen**

– **Number found at the bottom of a bill**
Answer: **Total**

– **American Impressionist artist Cassatt**
Answer: **Mary**

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### Featured Video: The Wordle Tactics Employed by The New York Times’ Games Director

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Are you also engaging with NYT Strands? [Discover today’s hints and solutions for Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-25).

Missed a day? [Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Mini Crossword](https://mashable.com/article/daily-mini-crossword-clues-answers-november-14).