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Today’s NYT Mini uses a clever consonant-inversion trick linking GABBY and BAGGY.
All clues are clean, quick, and supported by smooth cross-fills.
The puzzle offers fun wordplay and a smart meta nod with NYT as an answer.
The NYT Mini Crossword lands each day as a quick, brain-teasing treat. November 14, 2025, brought another set of clues and answers that challenge in a light, fun way. The small grid asks for short words and playful twists. Today’s edition delivered memorable wordplay and reversed-consonant fun.
Opening the puzzle felt smooth. The ‘Across’ clues kicked things off, then the ‘Down’ clues brought in mirror-styled inversion. The design keeps the solver alert and satisfied once the grid locks in. Whether the solver breezes through or hesitates at one clue, the payoff is the same: a neat, complete solve.
1A. Clue: Ewe said it, not me!
Answer: BAA
Explanation: A ewe (sheep) ‘says’ baa, so the clue plays on ‘you said it, not me'.
4A. Clue: "Shucks!"
Answer: AWMAN
Explanation: A colloquial exclamation of mild disappointment, ‘aw man’.
7A. Clue: Overly talkative … or 1-Down with its consonants inverted
Answer: GABBY
Explanation: ‘Gabby’ means overly talkative; it also links via consonant inversion to the down answer.
8A. Clue: Say hello to
Answer: GREET
Explanation: To greet someone means to say hello to them.
9A. Clue: "___ out!" (ump’s cry)
Answer: YER
Explanation: The umpire may call ‘yer out!’ as a casual ‘you’re out’ in slang form.
1D. Clue: Overly loose … or 7-Across with its consonants inverted
Answer: BAGGY
Explanation: ‘Baggy’ means overly loose; its consonants invert to give GABBY (7A).
2D. Clue: In the know
Answer: AWARE
Explanation: If someone is aware, they are in the know.
3D. Clue: Honey-colored resin
Answer: AMBER
Explanation: Amber is a fossilized resin with a honey-like color.
5D. Clue: Civil War prez, familiarly
Answer: ABE
Explanation: Abraham Lincoln, commonly called ‘Abe’, was president during the Civil War.
6D. Clue: W.S.J. competitor
Answer: NYT
Explanation: The New York Times (NYT) competes with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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Today’s edition goes beyond the answers themselves, showing how the inversion trick connects 7-Across and 1-Down (GABBY and BAGGY). That kind of wordplay adds a clever layer to the puzzle. Another nice twist is that the clue for 6-Down points directly to the publication that offers the Mini itself (NYT), creating a fun meta moment that invites a smile.
For those who hit a snag: the inversion hint is the key. Spot that one clue is described ‘or … with its consonants inverted,’ and the paired answer becomes clear. In other words, think of the consonants in G-B-B-Y, invert or shuffle to get B-G-G-Y for BAGGY. It’s simple once spotted, but it hides in plain sight.
Another helpful pattern: the Mini often uses short, common words and phrases. That means guessing from sound-or-sense often works faster than brute letter-fills. Recognising that ‘Shucks!’ might be ‘AW MAN’ is faster than checking letters one by one. And when ‘Say hello to’ appears, GREET is the natural fit.
This edition is particularly satisfying because every clue resolves neatly, without awkward letter sequences. The across and down parts support each other cleanly. The small grid size (5×5) means each fill impacts both directions quickly, which keeps the solve brisk.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword delivered neat wordplay, quick clues, and a smart consonant-inversion twist that made the grid lively. Each answer is locked in with clean logic, sharp clues, and the familiar style that makes the Mini a standout part of NYT Games.
Another fresh challenge arrives tomorrow. The next Mini awaits with new clues, new patterns, and another short daily test of speed and skill. Stay ready for the next drop; tomorrow brings an all-new grid with its own surprises. Keep the streak going, sharpen the mind, and enjoy that little burst of brain-work.
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