The New York Times Mini Crossword for November 5th has been solved. If you’re stuck, here’s a breakdown of the clues and their corresponding answers:
Across Clues & Answers
- 1A: Fresh addition to a pasta sauce, perhaps – BASIL
- 6A: Log ___ (water park ride) – FLUME
- 7A: Group of ships – FLEET
- 8A: Some drinks from “streams” – SODAS
- 9A: Documentarian Burns – KEN
Down Clues & Answers
- 1D: Closest pals, for short – BFFS
- 2D: “No problems here!” – ALLOK
- 3D: Shoe material in an Elvis hit – SUEDE
- 4D: “That is to say …” – IMEAN
For those seeking assistance with other New York Times puzzles, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections (and Connections: Sports Edition), additional hints and solutions are available at CNET’s dedicated puzzle page.
This daily Mini Crossword provides a quick mental exercise for puzzle enthusiasts, and the solutions are now readily accessible for anyone needing a little help.





















