NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 29

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023:

Across

Letters above the sleeping face emoji

• The answer is ZZZ.

Italian "hello" or "goodbye"

• The answer is ciao.

Sugar ___, tree that turns fiery red in the fall

• The answer is maple.

Color that Picasso became enamored with from 1901-1904

• The answer is blue.

Mountains seen on the packaging of Toblerone and Swiss Miss

• The answer is Alps.

Down

Close, as a duffel bag

• The answer is zip.

Major diamond retailer

• The answer is Zales.

Actress Kravitz

• The answer is Zoe.

Meeting for a remote worker

• The answer is call.

Entrepreneur's degree, for short

• The answer is MBA.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.