The Mini represents a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the full crossword presents a more challenging endeavor that demands both expertise and time, The Mini provides a distinct experience. With only a handful of clues to tackle, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players. When a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite annoying! If you find yourself stumped on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have the answers for you.

Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025:

Across

Ethically obtained, as some eggs
The solution is Cagefree.

Inhabitants of Tehran
The solution is Iranians.

Air-related sign?
The solution is Sky Write.

___ Faire (historical-themed event, informally)
The solution is Ren.

Athlete from Cleveland or the University of Virginia
The solution is Cavalier.

Type of swimsuit
The solution is One piece.

Musical geniuses
The solution is Maestros.

Down

Sinus-specializing doctor, abbreviated
The solution is ENT.

Inverse of WNW
The solution is ESE.

_mon URL conclusion
The solution is Com.

De Armas who featured in 2025’s “Ballerina”
The solution is Ana.

Formation of flying geese
The solution is Vee.

Prefix with friendly
The solution is Eco.

Dining reservation, informally
The solution is Res.

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