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65 Days of Solo Pleasure 3: Secret Office SexMini 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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024:

Across

Make very thirsty

• The answer is Parch.

Greeting from someone wearing a lei and Hawaiian shirt

• The answer is Aloha.

Gives up, as a territory

• The answer is Cedes.

Standing up straight

• The answer is Erect.

Add firewood to

• The answer is Stroke.

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Down

Walks nervously back and forth

• The answer is Paces.

Like a hungry dog waiting for leftover food scraps, say

• The answer is Alert.

Event in which cowboy boots are worn

• The answer is Rodeo.

"___, please" (post-dining request)

• The answer is Check.

Waste maker, in a proverb

• The answer is Haste.

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