Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 24, 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 Traditional meat for shawarma NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traditional (adjective)
- Rooted in long-standing customs or practices.
- Connected to well-established and widely accepted beliefs.
Answer:
[spoiler]LAMB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Meat (noun)
- The most important or central part of an idea or experience.
- The edible inner portion of a seed, grain, nut, or fruit stone.
5A Brainstorm outputs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brainstorm (noun)
- A sudden and clear realization or insight into a complex issue.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDEAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brainstorm (verb)
- To focus deeply on a problem in an effort to find a solution through intensive thinking.
7A Cunningly sidestep, as a difficult question NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cunningly (adverb)
- In a clever or skillful way.
- Done with charm or craftiness.
Answer:
[spoiler]DODGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Difficult (adjective)
- Challenging to manage or deal with.
- Demanding significant physical or mental effort to complete, understand, or withstand.
8A Marketing pitch NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Marketing (noun)
- The act of buying and selling goods for a set price.
- The activity of purchasing items at a market.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPIEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pitch (verb)
- To determine or adjust the tone, style, or quality of something.
- To throw or deliver the ball toward the batter in baseball.
9A 12-ounce size at Starbucks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ounce (noun)
- A unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or approximately 28.35 grams.
- A type of large wild cat from the mountainous regions of Central Asia, known for its thick, pale fur (also called a snow leopard).
Answer:
[spoiler]TALL[/spoiler]
1D Pot heads? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pot (noun)
- Informal term for a protruding belly.
- A bathroom fixture used for urination and defecation.
Answer:
[spoiler]LIDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pot (verb)
- To place a plant into a container for growing.
2D Bring home from a shelter, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bring (verb)
- To cause something to occur or come about.
- To give or introduce a particular quality or effect.
Answer:
[spoiler]ADOPT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Maybe (adverb)
- Possibly or by chance.
3D ___ darling (one getting favorable news coverage) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coverage (noun)
- The way news is reported in media like newspapers, radio, or television.
- The extent and kind of insurance protection held.
Answer:
[spoiler]MEDIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Favorable (adjective)
- Indicating or likely to result in success or good fortune.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
4D Breakfast item with cream cheese NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Breakfast (verb)
- To eat a morning meal.
- To serve or offer breakfast to someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]BAGEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Breakfast (noun)
- The first meal eaten at the start of the day, typically in the morning.
6D What bears do in a bear market NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Market (noun)
- A designated place in a town where buying and selling take place.
- A venue where food and grocery items are sold.
Answer:
[spoiler]SELL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Market (verb)
- To promote or sell a product or service commercially.
- To purchase everyday household items.
