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Answer key for November 12, 2026's puzzle, our own daily mini. New puzzle daily at 5 am ET (from Nov 10). Looking for the New York Times Mini? That’s a different puzzle, published on nytimes.com.

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November 12, 2026 answer key

Across

1. Robin or sparrow

5. Workers' organized group

7. Give a gentle push to

8. Greek letter used for 'sum' in math

9. Rip in a page

Down

1. Hot dog holders

2. Indigenous people of the Arctic

3. Top line of a roof

4. Firmly held belief or doctrine

6. Close by

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