NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for November 17, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025:

Across

Taylor Swift's ___ Tour

• The answer is Eras.

Counterpart of "found"

• The answer is Lost.

Difficult thing to achieve in a noisy office

• The answer is Focus.

India's prime minister since 2014

• The answer is Modi.

River of the underworld, in Greek myth

• The answer is Styx.

Down

Will Ferrell holiday movie

• The answer is Elf.

Buckingham Palace has 775 of these

• The answer is Rooms.

Fancy necktie

• The answer is Ascot.

What's found next to the Hall and Library on a Clue board

• The answer is Study.

Carbon's atomic number

• The answer is Six.

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