The answer to five across in the Nov. 17 New York Times Mini Crossword is “CIGAR.” The clue “ Puff piece” refers to a piece that you can puff and that’s where the cigar fits the bill because it is ...

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

For example, for yesterday's puzzle, the words "Cap, Cover, Plug, Seal" made up the yellow category "things that prevent ...