The Boston Globe Mini Crossword is your perfect mind exerciser of daily wordplay, with New England-flavoured brain boost in a compact format! It delivers the same satisfaction of a full-sized puzzle but is perfectly sized for your morning coffee break or a short subway ride. Here are the clues and answers for today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword for November 5, 2025.
Today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword Clues for November 5, 2025
Time to put on your thinking cap! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1 Across: School swimmer — Starts with the letter “F”
- 5 Across: Detach, in a way — Starts with the letter “U”
- 7 Across: Food-poisoning bacteria — Starts with the letter “E”
- 8 Across: L.A. hoopster — Starts with the letter “L”
- 9 Across: Email command — Starts with the letter “S”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1 Down: Gas or oil — Starts with the letter “F”
- 2 Down: Machu Picchu builders — Starts with the letter “I”
- 3 Down: Part of a bicycle wheel — Starts with the letter “S”
- 4 Down: Actress Mirren — Starts with the letter “H”
- 6 Down: Encircle with a belt — Starts with the letter “G”
Got all your guesses in? Let’s see how you did with the Boston Globe Mini Answers of today below!
Today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword Answers for November 5, 2025
Here are all the answers to the Boston Globe Mini Crossword of Today:
Across Answers: ➡️
- 1 Across: School swimmer — FISH
- 5 Across: Detach, in a way — UNPEG
- 7 Across: Food-poisoning bacteria — ECOLI
- 8 Across: L.A. hoopster — LAKER
- 9 Across: Email command — SEND
Down Answers: ⬇️
What do you think of today’s Boston Globe Mini Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
Today’s Mini was a fantastic blend of subjects, offering a bit of everything we love in a good crossword. The clues transported us from ancient civilizations and famous actors to modern technology commands and common household mechanics. It was a smart, accessible set of entries that kept the momentum high. Overall, it was a perfectly constructed Mini that felt breezy and satisfying. I’d rate the difficulty a snappy 4.5 out of 5!
You can also checkout today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
How to Play the Boston Globe Mini Crossword
Playing the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is quick and simple:
- The Goal: Your objective is to fill in the small grid with words that correctly fit all the clues, both horizontally (Across) and vertically (Down).
- The Clues: You are given two lists of clues: “Across” clues correspond to the horizontal entries, and “Down” clues correspond to the vertical entries.
- Word Length: The grid itself determines the exact number of letters needed for each answer.
- Intersections: The key to crosswords is that letters you enter for an “Across” word will simultaneously serve as a letter for a “Down” word, and vice-versa. This intersecting structure is what helps you solve the tougher clues.
- Daily Challenge: A new Boston Globe Mini Crossword puzzle is published every day online, giving you a fresh challenge every 24 hours!
