The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword presents a protracted challenge that demands both erudition and perseverance, The Mini delivers a unique experience.

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

When a difficult clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself faltering on The Mini—akin to Wordle and Connections—we’re here to assist.

Here are the clues and solutions to NYT’s The Mini for Sunday, June 29, 2025:

Across

Word before “flaw” or “Attraction”

• The response is Fatal.

Pickle liquid

• The response is Brine.

Horseshoe-shaped Greek letter

• The response is Omega.

Literary theme

• The response is Motif.

Like a stereotypical frat dude, in slang

• The response is Broey.

Down

Irresponsible thing to “drop” around young children, perhaps

• The response is F bomb.

Cover of knight?

• The response is Armor.

Link with

• The response is Tie to.

The “you” in the Rolling Stones lyric “Don’t you weep / All your kisses still taste sweet”

• The response is Angie.

Full of foliage

• The response is Leafy.

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