About these answers
Mini #402's ten answers fill 21 white squares, and every one of them is crossed, so each letter belongs to one Across and one Down answer. The longest answers are INERT (6-Across), HANOI (1-Down), USERS (2-Down) and FIRMS (3-Down), at five letters; the shortest are FAT (4-Down) and IDK (6-Down).
The grid uses fourteen different letters. The most common are I and S, in three squares each, and 8 of the 21 squares hold a vowel (A, E, I, O or U). There’s no J, Q, X or Z in it.
The trickier clues, explained
- 7-Across, “Where many college students live, for short”: the short form is DORM.
- 6-Down, “Texter's ‘No clue,’ briefly”: the short form is IDK.
More for November 6, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for November 6, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #402 or print it. Neighbouring keys: November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026.