【The Playbirds】

The The PlaybirdsMini 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, November 18, 2024:

Across

___ Martin, frequent collaborator with 1-Down

• The answer is Steve.

Parts of irrigation systems

• The answer is Hoses.

Beginning

• The answer is Onset.

Backup camera's place on a car

• The answer is Rear.

Make an attempt

• The answer is Try.

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Down

Martin ___, frequent collaborator with 1-Across

• The answer is Short.

Stuff in a printer cartridge

• The answer is Toner.

Common kind of test for a literature class

• The answer is Essay.

Make a sudden turn

• The answer is Veer.

Jokey suffix with best

• The answer is Est.

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