1 Across 4 letters
Experimental and provocative
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Think of an adjective for a style, idea or performance that pushes boundaries.
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The answer ends with the letter Y.
Daily crossword clues and answers · Thursday, November 5, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Hints Today
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NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers
Each clue has two levels of help and its own answer button. The clue lists are separate so you can work through Across and Down in either order.
Across
5 Across 5 letters
"Top Chef" alum ___ Hall
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This is the first name of a television chef and restaurateur.
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The first letter is C.
6 Across 5 letters
Once more
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Look for a common five-letter synonym for "another time."
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The answer starts with A.
7 Across 5 letters
Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm
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The word can be a verb meaning to throw, or a noun worn to support an injured arm.
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The final letter is G.
8 Across 4 letters
Something a camper sets up
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Think of portable shelter used on a camping trip.
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The first letter is T.
Down
1 Down 5 letters
Keen-eyed bird of prey
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This raptor is known for excellent eyesight.
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The answer begins with E.
2 Down 5 letters
"You Can Never Go Down the ___" (Mister Rogers song for kids afraid of bath time)
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It is the opening that carries bathwater away.
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The last letter is N.
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Flash of light
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A brief sparkle or gleam.
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The answer starts with G.
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Yin's counterpart
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Think of the paired forces in the familiar Chinese philosophical symbol.
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The first letter is Y.
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Throw ... or a protection for an injured arm
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This word can mean a throw, or a hard support used to protect a broken bone.
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The last letter is T.
How the Mini grid fits together
The grid has 5 rows and 5 columns. Across entries run left to right, while Down entries run vertically. Every revealed square can help with a crossing entry, so use confirmed letters to narrow the clues that intersect it.
Use crossings to narrow difficult clues
When a clue has several possible meanings, work from the letters already confirmed by its crossings. The individual hint and answer controls let you reveal one entry without exposing the entire grid.
About these hints and answers
Clues, answers and the 5 by 5 crossing pattern were cross-checked against independent daily puzzle references. Puzzle number is omitted because the sources did not consistently establish it. Wordle Hint is independent and is not affiliated with The New York Times.
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NYT Mini Crossword questions
What are today’s NYT Mini Crossword hints?
Each across and down clue has a gentle nudge and a stronger letter hint. Open only the clue you need, or reveal an individual grid square.
Can I reveal one letter without seeing the whole answer?
Yes. Select any white square in the grid to show or hide just that letter. You can also reveal one full across or down entry at a time.
Can I reveal just one answer in this Mini Crossword?
Yes. Each Across and Down clue has its own answer control, and each revealed word fills its crossing letters in the grid. Other clues remain hidden until you open them.
How large is this Mini Crossword?
This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid.
Is this the official New York Times crossword?
No. Wordle Hint is an independent guide. The official NYT game is separate, and this page does not submit or save entries to it.