Answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword are just ahead.

New York Times

Wondering what a father of a “fur baby” may be? Not sure what SpongeBob’s starfish friend is? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with hints and the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

The NYT Mini is a quick version of the newspaper’s larger, long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five Mini grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Unfortunately, the New York Times has now made the Mini available only to subscribers. It was previously free to play. You’ll also need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.

Here is the first letter for each answer, and the official NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Saturday, November 15:

Spoilers lie ahead, so remember to scroll slowly:

NYT Mini Crossword Hints

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Theatrical role – P

5 Across: Capital of Vietnam – H

6 Across: Father of a “fur baby” – C

7 Across: Words often accompanied by a ring – M

8 Across: Whirling currents – E

9 Across: Put up, as a statue – E

10 Across: Race that’s about half the length of a half-marathon – T

NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: SpongeBob’s starfish friend – P

2 Down: “Despite it all …” – A

3 Down: Wanders here and there – R

4 Down: Company with a “To Go” stain remover – T

5 Down: Become firm – H

6 Down: Small group of soldiers – C

7 Down: What parallel lines never do – M

NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Theatrical role – PART

5 Across: Capital of Vietnam – HANOI

6 Across: Father of a “fur baby” – CAT DAD

7 Across: Words often accompanied by a ring – MARRY ME

8 Across: Whirling currents – EDDIES

9 Across: Put up, as a statue – ERECT

10 Across: Race that’s about half the length of a half-marathon – TEN K

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: SpongeBob’s starfish friend – PATRICK

2 Down: “Despite it all …” – AND YET

3 Down: Wanders here and there – ROAMS

4 Down: Company with a “To Go” stain remover – TIDE

5 Down: Become firm – HARDEN

6 Down: Small group of soldiers – CADRE

7 Down: What parallel lines never do – MEET

It took me 1:19 to complete today’s NYT Mini.

See you tomorrow for more NYT Mini fun!

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