NYT Mini Crossword Answers for November 9, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Ian Livengood.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A L____ · 7A A____ · 8A B____ · 9A C___ · 1D S___ · 2D L____ · 3D A____ · 4D V____ · 6D T___
Across
1A: Croat or Bulgarian
SLAV · more answers for this clue
5A: No-___ Texas Hold'em (poker variety)
LIMIT · more answers for this clue
7A: Proof you weren't part of the crime, say
ALIBI · more answers for this clue
8A: Roll around in the morning?
BAGEL · more answers for this clue
9A: Purchase price
COST · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Thick piece of concrete
SLAB · more answers for this clue
2D: Light purple
LILAC · more answers for this clue
3D: Ol' buddy ol' pal
AMIGO · more answers for this clue
4D: Has good chemistry (with)
VIBES · more answers for this clue
6D: Lean to one side
TILT · more answers for this clue
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SLAV
LIMIT
ALIBI
BAGEL
COST
FAQ
1-Across: Croat or Bulgarian
SLAV.
5-Across: No-___ Texas Hold'em (poker variety)
LIMIT.
7-Across: Proof you weren't part of the crime, say
ALIBI.
8-Across: Roll around in the morning?
BAGEL.
9-Across: Purchase price
COST.
1-Down: Thick piece of concrete
SLAB.
2-Down: Light purple
LILAC.
3-Down: Ol' buddy ol' pal
AMIGO.
4-Down: Has good chemistry (with)
VIBES.
6-Down: Lean to one side
TILT.