Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 22, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Man’s name with the same two vowels as BOAT, fittingly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fittingly (adverb)
- In a way that matches what is right, appropriate, or suitable for the situation.
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Hint 2: Name (verb)
- To officially assign a particular name to someone or something.
- To mention or list individuals or items one by one, identifying them by name.
5A Watch in one sitting, as a TV series NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sitting (noun)
- A gathering held by spiritualists, often to communicate with spirits.
- The act of posing or positioning oneself for a photograph or portrait.
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Hint 2: Sitting (adjective)
- Describes someone positioned upright with their torso straight and legs bent, seated on their buttocks.
- Remaining still or stationary, making one an easy target.
6A Mammal that cracks open sea urchins with rocks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Mammal (noun)
- A warm-blooded animal with a backbone, typically covered with hair or fur, that gives birth to live young (except for monotremes like the platypus) and feeds them with milk produced by the mother.
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7A Publicist’s concern NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Publicist (noun)
- A person whose job is to promote or spread information about someone or something to the public.
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Hint 2: Concern (verb)
- To occupy someone’s thoughts or attention.
- To be related or applicable to something.
8A Chooses, with “for” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
TSOP
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1D Like some cold brew coffee NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To enjoy or have a preference for doing something.
- To have a particular attitude toward someone or something; to regard or evaluate in a certain way.
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Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar in appearance, nature, or characteristics; often used to show resemblance.
- Exactly matching or identical in all aspects.
2D How beer may be served NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Beer (noun)
- An alcoholic drink made by fermenting grains—usually barley or a blend of cereals—and flavored with hops for bitterness and aroma.
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3D One helping to seal the deal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Helping (noun)
- A single portion of food or drink served or consumed during a meal.
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Hint 2: Seal (noun)
- A specially trained member of the Navy’s elite unit for unconventional missions.
- A type of fastener made from a soft, resin-like material used to close or secure letters, parcels, or official documents.
4D Groups of buffalo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Buffalo (noun)
- A term for various large, ox-like animals found in the Old World, such as the water buffalo or Cape buffalo.
- A massive, shaggy brown bison native to the plains of North America.
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Hint 2: Buffalo (verb)
- To bully, intimidate, or overwhelm someone, often through force or pressure.
5D ___ the Drag Queen, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner who competed on “The Traitors” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A short or cropped tail found on some animals.
- A small buoyant object, often made of cork, attached to a fishing line to indicate when a fish bites.
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Hint 2: (verb)
- To ride in a bobsled.
- To perform a quick, respectful curtsy, typically done by girls or women.
