Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 11, 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 For this, you’ll be swimming with the fishes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swimming (noun)
- The act of moving through water by using one’s body or limbs.
Answer:
Hint 2: Swimming (adjective)
- Having eyes filled with or overflowing with tears.
- Refers to a fish shown in a horizontal position.
6A Birth-related NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Birth (noun)
- The act of delivering a baby.
- The moment or occasion when someone is born.
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Hint 2: Birth (verb)
- To bring a child or offspring into the world.
7A “They’re in for ___ awakening!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Awakening (noun)
- The process of waking up from sleep.
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Hint 2: They (pronoun)
- The plural form of he, she, or it. It is used only as a pronoun, not as an adjective, and can refer to people even when no specific individual has been mentioned earlier.
8A “Cut” shortcut, on PCs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shortcut (noun)
- A path or method that is quicker than the standard or regular route.
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Hint 2: Cut (noun)
- A deletion made during editing to reduce the length of a written text.
- The action of slicing or making an opening using something sharp.
9A Nairobi is its capital NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nairobi (noun)
- The largest city and capital of Kenya, known as a hub for safari tourism.
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Hint 2: Capital (noun)
- The top section of a column that holds up the structure above it.
- Refers to the central government of the United States.
1D Quick bite NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bite (noun)
- A sharp injury caused by an insect’s stinger piercing the skin.
- A small portion of food taken into the mouth.
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Hint 2: Bite (verb)
- To sting, as some insects do.
- To seize, tear, or cut using the teeth or something similar.
2D À la ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A selection of food items offered by a restaurant.
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3D Maneuver done from the left lane only NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Maneuver (noun)
- A strategic move intended to avoid or outsmart an opponent.
- A planned and skillful movement that demands coordination and precision.
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Hint 2: Maneuver (verb)
- To take action with the purpose of reaching a specific objective.
- To carry out a tactical move in military or naval operations to gain an advantage in offense or defense.
4D In the worst way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Worst (verb)
- To completely defeat or overpower someone.
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Hint 2: Worst (adjective)
- The lowest in quality, value, or condition; the most unfavorable or poor.
5D Whom to tell “Turn off the lights” or “Play some music” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whom (pronoun)
- The form of “who” used as an object in a sentence.
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Hint 2: Music (noun)
- A consequence or penalty for one’s behavior.
- Pleasant and harmonious sounds that are enjoyable to hear.
