The NYT Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the regular NYT Crossword and is free to play.
June 9th's puzzle featured clues like 'Flower that sounds like a parental nickname' (POPPY) and 'Birthplace of Buddhism' (INDIA).
June 10th's puzzle included clues such as 'Displays at a trailhead' (MAPS) and '1975 film with a 25-foot animatronic shark' (JAWS).
June 11th's puzzle contains clues like 'For this, you'll be swimming with the fishes' (SCUBA) and 'Nairobi is its capital' (KENYA).
Solving these puzzles can improve cognitive skills and provide a sense of accomplishment.
The NYT Mini Crossword has become a daily ritual for many, offering a quick mental exercise that can be completed in just a few minutes. Here's a breakdown of the clues and answers from recent days:
June 9, 2025 (Monday)
1A. Flower that sounds like a parental nickname — POPPY
6A. Savvy — AWARE
7A. Birthplace of Buddhism — INDIA
8A. Stretches outside of a party? — LIMOS
9A. Button next to "Select" on old Nintendo controllers — START
1D. Beach buckets — PAILS
2D. Take responsibility for something — OWN
3D. Lakshmi of "Top Chef" — PADMA
4D. Previous — PRIOR
5D. Ingredient that makes bread rise — YEAST
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
1A clue: Displays at a trailhead Answer: MAPS
5A clue: Pulitzer-winning 2024 novel that reimagined "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from the perspective of Jim Answer: JAMES
6A clue: Invader in a sci-fi movie Answer: ALIEN
7A clue: Thin strands Answer: WISPS
8A clue: 'Tude Answer: SASS
1D clue: One of Michelle Obama's daughters Answer: MALIA
2D clue: A little out of whack Answer: AMISS
3D clue: Marshmallow treats in Easter baskets Answer: PEEPS
4D clue: I.R.S. IDs Answer: SSNS
5D clue: 1975 film with a 25-foot animatronic shark Answer: JAWS
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
1 Across: For this, you'll be swimming with the fishes — SCUBA
6 Across: Birth-related — NATAL
7 Across: "They're in for ___ awakening!" — ARUDE
8 Across: "Cut" shortcut, on PCs — CTRLX
9 Across: Nairobi is its capital — KENYA
1 Down: Quick bite — SNACK
2 Down: À la ___ — CARTE
3 Down: Maneuver done from the left lane only — UTURN
4 Down: In the worst way — BADLY
5 Down: Whom to tell "Turn off the lights" or "Play some music" — ALEXA
Q: Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword?
You can play it on the web or through the New York Times app.
Q: Is a subscription required to play?
No, the Mini Crossword is free to play.
Q: When does the Mini Crossword reset?
The Mini Crossword resets at 10 p.m. ET.
The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quick and engaging mental workout.
Check daily for new puzzles to challenge your knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Use hints to help you solve the puzzles if you get stuck, but try to solve them independently first to improve your skills.
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