**The Mini Crossword: A Quick Puzzle Solution from The New York Times**
[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) serves as a streamlined edition of *The New York Times*’ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a more labor-intensive and demanding experience, The Mini delivers a quicker, more relaxed puzzle that numerous players appreciate as a daily speed challenge.
With only a handful of clues to tackle, The Mini has become a go-to for anyone wishing to hone their puzzle-solving abilities in a brief period. Yet, when a challenging clue disrupts your flow, it can definitely be irritating! If you ever find yourself in a jam with The Mini — similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-5-2024) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-5-2024) — we’re here to help.
### Clues and Answers for The Mini Crossword (Tuesday, November 5, 2024):
#### **Across:**
– **”More ___ you’ll ever know”**
Answer: **Than**
– **God’s blessing, in Christianity**
Answer: **Grace**
– **Sisters who could be sitters**
Answer: **Aunts**
– **Beer with a portly name**
Answer: **Stout**
– **Trendy and fashionable**
Answer: **Hip**
#### **Down:**
– **”The ___ will set you free. But not until it is done with you”: David Foster Wallace**
Answer: **Truth**
– **Vietnam’s capital city**
Answer: **Hanoi**
– **Act out**
Answer: **ActUp**
– **Get ready for a newborn, say**
Answer: **Nest**
– **Power source for some stoves**
Answer: **Gas**
For those seeking 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?** [Explore today’s hints and answers for Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-5).
**Missed yesterday’s Mini?** [Here’s the solution to the previous day’s puzzle](https://mashable.com/article/daily-mini-crossword-clues-answers-november-5).