Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 12, 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 ___ chi NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chi (noun)
- A concept from Chinese philosophy referring to the vital life force believed to flow through all living things. In traditional Chinese medicine, maintaining a proper balance between its opposing forces is considered crucial for health and well-being.
- Also, Chi is the 22nd letter in the Greek alphabet.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAI[/spoiler]
4A Financially compensated NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Compensated (adjective)
- Describes someone who has received payment or is entitled to receive payment for their work, effort, or loss.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAID[/spoiler]
5A Some things off the top of your head? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Things (noun)
- Refers to personal belongings that can be moved, particularly items like clothing or other portable possessions.
Answer:
[spoiler]HAIRS[/spoiler]
6A Feels sick NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sick (adjective)
- Experiencing a disruption in normal physical or mental health; can also refer to being mentally unstable or deranged.
Answer:
[spoiler]AILS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sick (verb)
- To vomit; to expel stomach contents through the mouth.
7A ___ Peacock, character in Clue NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Character (noun)
- A written or verbal reference from a previous employer that highlights someone’s skills and reliability for a future job.
- An individual, often notable for unique or unusual traits.
Answer:
[spoiler]MRS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Character (verb)
- To carve or write symbols or letters onto a surface.
1D Coin flip call NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coin (verb)
- To create something by stamping, pressing, or printing.
- To invent or come up with, especially a new word or phrase.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAILS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Coin (noun)
- A small, flat, typically round piece of metal used as a form of currency.
2D Shows on TV NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- Behavior or speech that is exaggerated or pretentious, often used to try to impress others.
Answer:
[spoiler]AIRS[/spoiler]
3D Requests at the bar, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- In a casual or conversational way, using everyday or colloquial language.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDS[/spoiler]
4D Decent poker holding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Holding (noun)
- The action of keeping or maintaining possession of something.
- An asset or item—physical or non-physical—that someone owns.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAIR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Decent (adjective)
- Appropriate or fitting for a certain group of people or situation.
- Behaving in a proper, respectful, or morally upright way according to social norms.
5D Person who loves attention NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attention (noun)
- The mental act of focusing on certain aspects of the surroundings while ignoring others.
- The act of caring for or dealing with someone or something that needs help or service.
Answer:
[spoiler]HAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Person (noun)
- A human individual.
- A grammatical term used to distinguish between the speaker (first person), the listener (second person), and someone or something being talked about (third person).
