The Mini represents a condensed version of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword poses a more challenging test of both knowledge and patience, The Mini provides an alternate experience.
With only a handful of clues to tackle, the daily puzzle serves as a speed test for numerous players.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite exasperating! If you find yourself puzzled on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re here to assist.
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Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, June 7, 2025:
Across
Essential for yoga class
The response is Mat.
Umlaut, turned 90°
The response is Colon.
“That’s surprising!”
The response is Oh my god.
“___ You the One?” (reality TV program)
The response is Are.
Reproductive cells
The response is Ova.
One of two “royal” sleeping arrangements
The response is King bed.
Seating at a bar
The response is Stool.
Favorite team of the “Chicago Pope,” abbreviated
The response is Sox.
Down
Snapshots of life
The response is Moments.
Olympic athlete Raisman
The response is Aly.
Order at the conclusion of a meal at a restaurant
The response is To go box.
Hayes from MSNBC
The response is Chris.
Medium for Melville or McCarthy
The response is Novel.
Wood for wine casks
The response is Oak.
June celebrant
The response is Dad.
Adhesive substance
The response