The NY Times Mini Crossword November 14, 2026 puzzle by Ian Livengood is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Santa’s present holder SACK
- 5 Descendants of a wealthy family SCIONS
- 7 Chinese dog breed known for its wrinkles SHARPEI
- 8 Trademarked markers SHARPIES
- 9 Like the increase from 15 to 150 TENFOLD
- 10 Antlered animal in the American West ELK
- 11 Accomplishes DOES
- 13 All Hallows’ ___ EVE
- 14 Proofreading mark meaning “Leave it in” STET
- 15 Color of lanterns on Chinese New Year RED
- 16 Any member of the “slow horses” on “Slow Horses” SPY
Down
- 1 Neckwear for a snowman SCARF
- 2 A couple buds you might run with? AIRPODS
- 3 #2s in the sky COPILOTS
- 4 Mired (in) KNEEDEEP
- 5 Completely mishit, as a golf ball SHANKED
- 6 Bro’s sibling SIS
- 7 Table for later SHELVE
- 8 Operate a car wheel STEER
- 12 Messy home for pigs STY
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