**The Daily Mini Crossword: Clues and Solutions for November 18, 2024**

The [Daily Mini Crossword](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is among the many cherished [daily word games](https://games.mashable.com/category/daily) on Mashable. Brought to life by [Arkadium](https://www.arkadium.com/), this mini crossword provides a swift, enjoyable challenge for puzzle lovers, featuring clues designed to stretch the abilities of even the most experienced crossword fans.

However, don’t let any challenges lessen your fun! If you find yourself at a standstill and the clock is ticking, you can locate the solutions you need right here to keep your entertainment flowing.

After finishing today’s puzzle, make sure to check out the other word games on Mashable, including the complete [crossword](https://games.mashable.com/games/daily-crossword).

And if you encounter difficulties with other daily word games like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-18-2024), [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-18), or [Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-18), we have hints and answers ready for you.

### See Also:
– [Hurdle hints and answers for November 18](https://mashable.com/article/hurdle-hints-answers-november-18)
– [Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Enjoy games on Mashable](https://games.mashable.com/)

### Daily Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions for Monday, November 18, 2024:

#### Across:
– **Set of slope riders**: Skis
– **Type of column**: Spinal
– **Filled with sweets**: Pinata
– **Seventh of eight**: Uranus
– **The upright counterpart of stair treads**: Risers
– **Coastal avians**: Tern

#### Down:
– **Halloween retailer and airline**: Spirit
– **Executes phosphorylation**: Kinase
– **Relatively silly**: Inaner
– **Sixth of eight**: Saturn
– **Rider boot accessory**: Spur
– **Young man’s sweetheart**: Lass

Hunting for more challenges? [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) features an assortment of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords.

### Featured Video:
Watch the video below to discover the Wordle strategy utilized by the New York Times’ Head of Games.

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**Are you also trying NYT Strands?** [Find hints and solutions for today’s Strands](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-strands-hint-answers-today-november-18).

**Missed the puzzle from yesterday?** [Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Mini Crossword](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-november-18-2024).