Division of the earth's crust

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  1. 1Uber alternative
  2. 4Red-headed character in the "Scooby-Doo" franchise
  3. 7Not arrive on time
  4. 8Label on a green U.S.D.A. sticker
  5. 9Prestigious engineering school in Pasadena
  6. 10Prepares to be knighted
  7. 11Parts of a city grid: Abbr.

Down

  1. 1Fashion brand with an interlocking "C" logo
  2. 2Silly behaviors
  3. 3Tree with smooth gray bark
  4. 4Kevin ___, 15-time N.B.A. All-Star
  5. 5They're measured in degrees
  6. 6Division of the earth's crust
  7. 7Ice, in bartending lingo

The answer to “Division of the earth's crust” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PLATE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 8, 2025 at 6-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Division of the earth's crust” answer

PLATE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is PLATE

PLATE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Division of the earth's crust" in the NYT Mini crossword on November 8, 2025 (6-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does PLATE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PLATE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served
  • dishes, bowls, cups, and other utensils made of gold, silver, or other metal
  • a thin, flat sheet or strip of metal or other material, typically one used to join or strengthen things or forming part of a machine

When else has “Division of the earth's crust” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

November 8, 2025 (most recent) → PLATE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Division of the earth's crust”?

The answer is PLATE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Division of the earth's crust”?

5 letters: PLATE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 8, 2025, at 6-Down.

Can “Division of the earth's crust” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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