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Mini Crossword Clues & Answers for November 7, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

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This archive page covers the Mini Crossword from Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Mini is a small daily crossword, usually 5×5, that most people finish in a minute or two, so it fits easily into a short break. Hints come first and the solution stays hidden until you ask for it.

10 clues · jump to Across or Down. Tap a tile for one letter, or Answer for the whole word.

Across clues & answers

  1. 7

    Depart

Down clues & answers

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Previous Mini Crossword answer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

across

  • 1. Horror franchise with an 11th film planned for 2025: SAW
  • 4. Airy areas, architecturally: ATRIA
  • 6. Like an oddball: WEIRD
  • 7. Made less difficult: EASED
  • 8. ___ school (MCAT taker's next step): MED

down

  • 1. What shoots out the ears of an angry cartoon character: STEAM
  • 2. Come up in conversation: ARISE
  • 3. Overly caffeinated, say: WIRED
  • 4. Feeling when first seeing the Alps or the Grand Canyon: AWE
  • 5. Press "+": ADD
Hints and full breakdown for Nov 6

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What makes the Mini different

The Mini packs a full crossword into a tiny grid, so every square matters: each letter belongs to both an Across and a Down answer. Clues tend to be breezy and modern (pop culture, everyday phrases, a little wordplay), and the timer makes it a favourite for friendly competition.

Grids are usually 5×5, and larger on some days. A new Mini is published the evening before its date (Eastern Time), so night owls can play tomorrow's puzzle early.

Solving faster

  • Sweep the Across clues first, filling only what you are sure of, then switch to Down. The crossings will confirm or correct your guesses.
  • Start with fill-in-the-blanks. Clues like "___ and cheese" are the quickest wins.
  • Trust the grammar. A plural clue means a plural answer; a past-tense clue usually means an answer ending in -ED.
  • Use partial reveals. On this page you can flip one letter of one answer, which is often enough to open up the whole corner.

For a specific clue in any crossword, try our crossword solver with the letters you already have.

Mini Crossword FAQ

When is the new Mini released?

The Mini usually goes live the evening before its date, US Eastern Time.

How big is the Mini?

Most days it is 5×5, occasionally a little larger. That still means every letter is checked by two clues.

Where can I find yesterday's Mini answers?

See our yesterday's Mini page, or browse every date in the Mini archive.