Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for November 18 – CNET

Looking for the most recent Mini crossword answer? Click here for today’s mini crossword clues, as well as our daily answers and hints for the New York Times Wordle, Strands, and Connections puzzles.

The New York Times Crossword is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini crossword is a nice substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-fashioned NYT Crossword, and you can probably complete it in a few minutes. But if you’re stuck, we have the answers. And if you could use some tips and guidance on your daily solving, check out our mini crossword tips.

The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT Puzzle Hints page.

Read more: Tips and tricks for solving the New York Times mini crossword

Let’s have a look at those mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini on clues and answers

1A clue: __ Martin, frequent 1-Down contributor
Answer: STEVE

6A clue: Parts of irrigation systems
Answer: SNAKES

7A clue: Start
Answer: ONSET

8A clue: Location of the reversing camera on a car
Answer: BEHIND

9A clue: Make an effort
Answer: TRY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Martin ___, frequent 1-Across contributor
Answer: SHORT

2D clue: Stuff in a printer cartridge
Answer: TONER

3D prompt: Common type of test for a literature class
Answer: ESSAY

4D clue: Make a sudden turn
Answer: VEER

5D clue: Jokey suffix with best
Answer: EST

How to play more mini crosswords

The New York Times Games section offers a large number of online games, but only some of them are free for everyone to play. You can play today’s Mini Crossword for free, but you’ll need a subscription to the Times Games section to play older puzzles from the archives.