Today’s NEW Mini Crossword Answers for November 8

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 8, 2024.

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Mini across clues and answers

1 A hint: Boring boring
Answer: BLAH

5 A hint: Take a moment to think
Answer: PAUSE

6 A clue: Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans
Answer: ANISE

7A clue: Implemented as a campaign
Answer: SALARY

8 A clue: Narrow shape of a cat’s pupil
Answer: WEAR

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Boring boring
Answer: BASIC

2D clue: Video game character with an “L” on his hat
Answer: LUIGI

3D clue: Responsibility is the opposite of a balance sheet
Answer: ACTIVATE

4D clue: Obey, as advice
Answer: REMEMBER

5D clue: Cat’s feet
Answer: PAWS

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.