The Mini is a smaller edition of The New York Times‘ renowned daily crossword. While the complete crossword provides a longer challenge that demands both knowledge and endurance, The Mini offers a unique experience.
With only a handful of clues to decipher, the daily puzzle acts as a quick challenge for numerous players.
When a tough clue breaks a player’s flow, it can be exasperating! If you’re having trouble with The Mini — akin to Wordle and Connections — we’re here to assist.
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Here are the clues and solutions for NYT’s The Mini for Sunday, June 8, 2025:
Across
Org. known for shooting stars
The answer is NBA.
Structures with weather vanes, stereotypically
The answer is Barns.
Swiss timepiece brand
The answer is Omega
What Santa, Gandalf, and Dumbledore all possess
The answer is Beard.
Pie in the ___
The answer is Sky.
Down
“I’m not good with ___” (excuse at a party)
The answer is Names.
Beginning of a billiards match
The answer is Break.
Experiencing anger
The answer is Angry.
Timothée’s character in “A Complete Unknown”
The answer is Bob.
Feeling down
The answer is Sad.
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