The Mini is a smaller adaptation of the renowned daily crossword from The New York Times. While the complete crossword provides a more extensive challenge that requires knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a unique experience.
With only a handful of clues to unravel, this daily puzzle acts as a speed challenge for numerous players.
When a tough clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be quite annoying! If you happen to be stuck on The Mini — much like Wordle and Connections — we’re here to offer assistance.
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Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Friday, June 20, 2025:
Across
Organization defending personal rights
The solution is ACLU.
Repeated phrases that lead up to …
The solution is HipHip.
What puzzle enthusiasts don’t frown upon
The solution is Across.
… a loud cheer!
The solution is Hooray.
Hathaway who featured in “The Princess Diaries”
The solution is Anne.
Down
Clothing item on which it’s perfectly fine to get food stains
The solution is Apron.
Cleaning up or trimming the lawn
The solution is Chore.
Younger sibling to Bart, elder sibling to Maggie
The solution is Lisa.
“___-daisy!”
The solution is Upsy.
Small bit of laughter
The solution is Haha.
Symbol of a compass, for Safari
The solution is Icon.
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