The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Did you get it? The solution for the “Narrow shape of a cat’s pupil” clue on the Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “SLIT.” The pupil is the round opening in the center of the iris. When it’s bright outside, a cat’s pupil narrows into a small slit. This helps them dim the lights and prevent themself from being blinded by the blistering sun.

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Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.