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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for November 3, 2026

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Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Sam Ezersky.

No spoilers until you tap Reveal.

Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer

1A C____ · 6A L____ · 7A A____ · 8A P____ · 9A D___ · 1D C___ · 2D L____ · 3D A____ · 4D I____ · 5D M____

Across

1A: Insurance filing
CLAIM · more answers for this clue
6A: Bar game?
LIMBO · more answers for this clue
7A: To no ___ (uselessly)
AVAIL · more answers for this clue
8A: Pie you likely wouldn't see at a Thanksgiving table
PIZZA · more answers for this clue
9A: Much-loved
DEAR · more answers for this clue

Down

1D: Sudden sound of thunder
CLAP · more answers for this clue
2D: Hopping mad
LIVID · more answers for this clue
3D: Elicit oohs and aahs from
AMAZE · more answers for this clue
4D: Spanish island known for its nightlife
IBIZA · more answers for this clue
5D: Back tooth
MOLAR · more answers for this clue

Completed grid

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CLAIM
LIMBO
AVAIL
PIZZA
DEAR

FAQ

1-Across: Insurance filing

CLAIM.

6-Across: Bar game?

LIMBO.

7-Across: To no ___ (uselessly)

AVAIL.

8-Across: Pie you likely wouldn't see at a Thanksgiving table

PIZZA.

9-Across: Much-loved

DEAR.

1-Down: Sudden sound of thunder

CLAP.

2-Down: Hopping mad

LIVID.

3-Down: Elicit oohs and aahs from

AMAZE.

4-Down: Spanish island known for its nightlife

IBIZA.

5-Down: Back tooth

MOLAR.