The Mini is a smaller adaptation of The New York Times‘ prestigious daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a more extensive challenge that demands both skill and perseverance, The Mini presents a unique experience.

With only a handful of clues to tackle, the daily puzzle acts as a speed test for numerous players.

Experiencing a difficult clue that disrupts a player’s flow can be exasperating! If you find yourself struggling with The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’ve got the answers you need.

Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Wednesday, June 18, 2025:

Across

Go shopping

• The solution is Shop.

Cross one’s fingers

• The solution is Hope.

Here’s a notion!

• The solution is Brain.

Old episode

• The solution is Rerun.

Request for a social media follow

• The solution is AddMe.

Down

Rip apart

• The solution is Shred.

Struggle with discarding items

• The solution is Hoard.

Drug noted by the magical poppy field in “The Wizard of Oz”

• The solution is Opium.

Cylindrical pasta

• The solution is Penne.

Its sizes are measured in cups

• The solution is Bra.

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