The Mini is a smaller iteration of The New York Times‘ prestigious daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a more extended challenge that requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini delivers a distinct experience.
With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite frustrating! If you find yourself at a standstill on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’ve got your back.
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How to engage with Pips, the latest NYT game
Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025:
Across
On the ___ (using Tinder or Bumble)
The solution is Apps.
Color of the second-most challenging Connections category
The solution is Blue.
Get ready, as a Thanksgiving turkey
The solution is Carve.
Must have
The solution is Need.
Camper’s assembly
The solution is Tent.
Down
Kimmel’s network
The solution is ABC.
Audience member who’s aware of the illusion
The solution is Plant.
Many a baby food
The solution is Puree.
Standard quantity of items that humans can retain in working memory, thus phone numbers
The solution is Seven.
Summer hours in N.Y.C.
The solution is EDT.
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