NYT Mini Crossword Answers for November 7, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Tracy Bennett.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A W__ · 4A A____ · 6A S____ · 7A P____ · 8A S__ · 1D W____ · 2D H___ · 3D Y___ · 4D A___ · 5D C___
Across
1A: Toddler's go-to question
4A: Sound heard during cold season
ACHOO · more answers for this clue
6A: Move stealthily, like a cat
SLINK · more answers for this clue
7A: Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine
PANKO · more answers for this clue
8A: Conduct surveillance
Down
1D: Prone to complaining
WHINY · more answers for this clue
2D: Sound heard during cold season
HONK · more answers for this clue
3D: Artist/musician Ono
YOKO · more answers for this clue
4D: Egyptian vipers
ASPS · more answers for this clue
5D: Show appreciation for a performance
CLAP · more answers for this clue
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WHY
ACHOO
SLINK
PANKO
SPY
FAQ
1-Across: Toddler's go-to question
WHY.
4-Across: Sound heard during cold season
ACHOO.
6-Across: Move stealthily, like a cat
SLINK.
7-Across: Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine
PANKO.
8-Across: Conduct surveillance
SPY.
1-Down: Prone to complaining
WHINY.
2-Down: Sound heard during cold season
HONK.
3-Down: Artist/musician Ono
YOKO.
4-Down: Egyptian vipers
ASPS.
5-Down: Show appreciation for a performance
CLAP.