The NYTMini Crosswordis the perfect choice when you’re in the mood for aquick mental workout. These puzzles are designed to be solvable during a short break, yet they’re engaging enough to keep your mind sharp. Don’t let the seemingly simple clues fool you, though—they’re packed with clever puns and fun twists that might have you second-guessing every answer you fill in.

If you’re stuck on a few empty squares, relax. Sometimes all you need is a little nudge or a fresh perspective. You’ll find some helpful hints, along with the full set of answers for today’s NYTMini Crossword, in the sections below.

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Mini Crossword Word Hints For June 20, 2025

If you’re looking for a different approach to solving today’s Mini, these clues will point you in the right direction.

Across Hints

  1. This word refers to two things or people together. It implies that two distinct entities are being considered equally.

  2. This is a horizontal handrail, usually wooden, used by dancers for support during exercises.

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  1. You’ll often find layers of chocolate, sometimes with brownie or cookie crumbles, in thissweet dish.

  2. This marine mammal is often called the “unicorn of the sea.”

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  1. If a player kicks the ball directly towards the opponent’s net, it’s considered this.

  2. A teacher giving a firm warning may have this kind of look.

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  1. This is an area of land around a house, often covered with grass. Kids usually play here.

Down Hints

  1. This is a term that many parents tell their children not to use. Using one of these can get you in trouble or offend others.

  2. This is a child who has lost both of their parents.

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  1. This is a test or experiment to see if something works or is effective.

  2. When you walk, this part of your foot usually touches the ground first.

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  1. This popular food often consists of a patty of ground meat, usually beef, served in a bun.

  2. It’s one of the largest fish in the sea, but it’s completely harmless to humans.

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7. This describes someone who isoverly curiousabout other people’s affairs.

Mini Crossword Word Answers For July 09, 2025

If you’re done guessing and want to see the correct solutions, today’s NYTMini Crosswordanswers are given below:

  1. BOTH (This one and that one)

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  1. BARRE (Ballet-inspired fitness class)

  2. MUDPIE (Mississippi ___ (rich chocolate dessert))

  3. NARWHAL (Sea creature with the scientific name Monodon monoceros (“one tooth, one horn”))

  4. ONGOAL (Like some soccer shots)

  5. STERN (Strict in tone)

  6. YARD (Place for a “For Sale” sign)

  7. BADWORD ($#!&, e.g.)

  8. ORPHAN (Harry Potter, Annie or Bruce Wayne)

  9. TRIAL (____ and error)

  10. HEEL (Dog trainer’s “Walk next to me!")

  11. BURGER (Hot dog alternative)

  12. MANTA (Relative of a stingray)

  13. NOSY (All up in one’s business)