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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 18, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Coarse, woolen fabric often used to make jackets
Answer: TWEED
6A clue: Alternative rock band with the album “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”
Answer: WILCO
7A clue: Perfect
Answer: IDEAL
8A clue: Americana or country
Answer: GENRE
9A clue: “Wicked cool, man!”
Answer: RAD
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tiny bit of kindling
Answer: TWIG
2D clue: More extensive
Answer: WIDER
3D clue: Kagan on the Supreme Court
Answer: ELENA
4D clue: Birthday greeting that doesn’t require an envelope
Answer: ECARD
5D clue: Fruit company that once owned the entire island of Lanai
Answer: DOLE
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