The Mini serves as a condensed iteration of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. Whereas the complete crossword provides a more extensive challenge that demands both knowledge and persistence, The Mini offers a distinct experience.
With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a rapid challenge for numerous players.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can lead to frustration! If you find yourself stumped on The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we have answers for you.
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Below are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, June 14, 2025:
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Research organization that previously hired Dr. Fauci
The solution is NIH.
Conflict concluded on 11/11/1918, briefly
The solution is WWI.
Item of clothing with an underwire
The solution is Bra.
___ Solo from “Star Wars”
The solution is Han.
Confirm the accuracy of
The solution is Confirm.
Student’s plea while gearing up for a test
The solution is Quiz me.
Audio device at a ’50s-style eatery
The solution is Jukebox.
“All set and ready!”
The solution is A OK.
Prefix denoting “bird” or “flight”
The solution is Avi.
By means of
The solution is Via.
Actor Cage, as fans call him
The solution is Nic.
Particles from a campfire
The solution is Ash.
Nat ___ (television channel)
The solution is Geo.
Down
“Saturday Night Live” broadcaster
The solution is NBC.
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, otherwise known
The solution is Iroquois.
Eight-day Jewish festival
The solution is Hanukkah.
Extremely successful, in vintage slang
The solution is Whiz bang.
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