Today’s NEW Mini Crossword Answers for November 22

Looking for the latest Mini crossword answers? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword clue, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzle.


The New York Times crossword puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time Mini crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you can probably complete it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword Tips.

Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ game collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, visit CNET’s NYT puzzle page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get into the mini crossword clues and answers.

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The finished NEW Mini Crossword for November 22, 2024.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Icelandic singer with 16 Grammy nominations
Answer: BJORK

6 A clue: Batman’s sidekick
Answer: ROBIN

7A clue: African mammal with striped legs
Answer: OKAPI

8 A hint: Awkward response to hear when introducing yourself to someone
Answer: WEMET

9A Clue: Competed in a 5K
Answer: RAN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Body part that can be wrinkled
Answer: BROW

2D clue: Batman’s archenemy
Answer: JOKER

3D clue: President who used Keegan-Michael Key as his “anger translator” at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Answer: OBAMA

4D clue: Turns red like a chili pepper
Answer: MATURE

5D clue: Make a scarf
Answer: KNIT

How to play multiple mini crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for everyone to play. You can play the current day’s Mini Crossword for free, but you need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.