Stuck on today's NYT Mini Crossword? We've got every answer for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. This 5×5 puzzle packs the New York Times' signature clever cluing into a quick solve—perfect when you're short on time but still want that crossword satisfaction.
NYT Mini Crossword November 5, 2025 Answers
This NYT Mini puzzle from November 5, 2025 contains 10 total clues—5 across and 5 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our NYT Mini crossword archive.
Across Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Fresh addition to a pasta sauce, perhaps | BASIL |
| 6A | Log ___ (water park ride) | FLUME |
| 7A | Group of ships | FLEET |
| 8A | Some drinks from "streams" | SODAS |
| 9A | Documentarian Burns | KEN |
Down Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Closest pals, for short | BFFS |
| 2D | "No problems here!" | ALLOK |
| 3D | Shoe material in an Elvis hit | SUEDE |
| 4D | "That is to say …" | IMEAN |
| 5D | Tennis do-overs | LETS |
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