Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 13, 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 House and Doogie Howser, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: House (verb)
- To offer someone a place to stay
- To hold, contain, or provide shelter for something
Answer:
[spoiler]MDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: House (noun)
- A group of individuals living together as a household
- An organization that owns or runs one or more businesses or establishments
4A Dessert wine NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dessert (noun)
- A sweet course typically served at the end of a meal
Answer:
[spoiler]PORT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wine (noun)
- A deep red color, similar to that of red wine
- An alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice (or other fruits)
5A Mugful after a sledding excursion NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mugful (noun)
- The amount of liquid or substance a mug can contain
Answer:
[spoiler]COCOA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sledding (noun)
- Progressing or moving forward toward an objective
- The activity or sport of gliding on a sled or sleigh
6A Desert whine? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whine (verb)
- To emit a sharp, high-pitched sound
- To complain in an annoying or drawn-out manner
Answer:
[spoiler]IMHOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Whine (noun)
- A complaint expressed in a moaning or whining tone
7A “Like, yesterday!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Yesterday (noun)
- The day right before today
- A time in the not-so-distant past
Answer:
[spoiler]ASAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To want or choose to do something
- To have a certain opinion or feeling about something; to regard or assess
1D Chocolate-and-coffee drink NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chocolate (noun)
- A shade ranging from medium to dark brown
- A hot drink made by mixing cocoa powder with milk and sugar
Answer:
[spoiler]MOCHA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Coffee (noun)
- A rich brown color, varying from medium to dark tones
- A drink made by brewing ground coffee beans in hot water
2D Sag NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sag (noun)
- A drooping or downward curve in shape
Answer:
[spoiler]DROOP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sag (verb)
- To make something droop or hang loosely
- To sink, droop, or slump due to weight, pressure, or lack of firmness
3D Three-point percentage, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Percentage (noun)
- A part or fraction of a whole, typically expressed out of one hundred
- A share or portion owned, owed, or contributed by a person or group
Answer:
[spoiler]STAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Three (adjective)
- The number that comes after two; one greater than two
4D Poofy toy dogs, familiarly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
MOPS
Answer:
[spoiler]POMS[/spoiler]
5D Org. that employs Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy novels NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An independent agency of the U.S. government tasked with gathering and managing intelligence and counterintelligence operations overseas, serving national security interests. It is led by the Director of Central Intelligence and operates under the oversight of the President and the National Security Council.
Answer:
[spoiler]CIA[/spoiler]
