The NY Times Mini Crossword November 15, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Fat-sounding freshwater fish CHUB
- 5 “What a headache!” OYVEY
- 7 Jules who wrote “Around the World in 80 Days” VERNE
- 8 Put into effect, as a law ENACT
- 9 Give a friendly greeting SAYHI
Down
- 1 Sheltered inlets COVES
- 2 African carnivore known for its laugh HYENA
- 3 Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short UVRAY
- 4 Park seating BENCH
- 6 Snowy mountain version of Bigfoot YETI
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