But if you don't have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you're stuck, we've got the answers.

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.

The answer to the “Maker of car models like the MDX and TLX” clue in the Nov. 14 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “ACURA.” Founded in 1986 and based primarily in North America, Acura is a division of Japanese manufacturer Honda that focuses on luxury and performance.