NYT Mini Crossword Hints Answers Today: Time to solve the puzzle for June 21, 2025

The New York Times Mini Crossword continues to provide a brief daily puzzle challenge. On June 21, 2025, the crossword featured clues that spanned various topics including animals, brands and pop culture. While it is smaller than the regular crossword, the Mini has become popular for being quick to solve yet engaging.

Clues and Answers for Across Words

Expressions of Emotion and Actions

1A clue: Feeling extremely happy

Answer: JOYFUL

7A clue: Wake from sleep
Answer: AROUSE

Brands, Speech, and Animal References

8A clue: Brand of cinnamon-flavored chewing gum
Answer: BIGRED

9A clue: Talk and talk and talk
Answer: GAB

10A clue: Bengal, colt or dolphin
Answer: ANIMAL

Entertainment and Games

13A clue: TV show ending
Answer: FINALE

14A clue: Rook, to a chess newbie
Answer: CASTLE

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Clues and Answers for Down Words

Quick Actions and Starting Points

1D clue: Quick boxing punch
Answer: JAB

2D clue: Beginnings
Answer: ORIGINS

Fitness and Pet Names

3D clue: Where you might strike a pose?
Answer: YOGAMAT

4D clue: Nickname for a fuzzy cat
Answer: FURBALL

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Everyday Uses and Results

5D clue: One of many for white vinegar
Answer: USE

6D clue: Was winning
Answer: LED

Football and Film

10D clue: The Bengals, Colts and Dolphins play in it: Abbr
Answer: AFC

11D clue: ___ DaCosta, director of 2023's "The Marvels"
Answer: NIA

12D clue: Harper who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Answer: LEE

FAQs

How many total clues were in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 21, 2025?
There were seven across clues and eight down clues in the puzzle, making a total of 15 clues.

What makes the NYT Mini Crossword different from the full crossword?
The Mini Crossword uses a 5x5 grid with fewer clues and can usually be completed in just a few minutes.