There is no thrill quite like finally cracking that particular pesky crossword the mental gymnastics, the "aha! Of victory, or the satisfaction of completing a

Here are some hints and the solution for the seven across "Portly-sounding beer" hint on the Nov. 5 NYT Mini Crossword.

The answer to two down in the Nov. 4 New York Times Mini Crossword is “CLARA.” Clara Barton (1821–1912) was a pioneering nurse who played a significant role during the American Civil War, providing care to soldiers on the battlefield. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881, which fits perfectly with the clue which also spells out her surname.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test ...