Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 14, 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 Research org. that once employed Dr. Fauci NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Research (verb)
- To explore or investigate something
- To try to discover information in an organized and scientific way
Answer:
[spoiler]NIH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Research (noun)
- The act of seeking knowledge
- A methodical study conducted to uncover or confirm facts
4A Conflict ended on 11/11/1918, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conflict (verb)
- To go against, especially in terms of rules or laws
- To be in a state of disagreement or opposition
Answer:
[spoiler]WWI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Conflict (noun)
- An open clash between two opposing individuals or groups
- A violent encounter between opposing military forces during a war
7A Garment with an underwire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garment (verb)
- To dress or clothe someone
- To put clothes on
Answer:
[spoiler]BRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garment (noun)
- A piece of clothing
- An item worn to cover the body
8A ___ Solo of “Star Wars” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Solo (adverb)
- Without anyone or anything else
- Alone
Answer:
[spoiler]HAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Solo (noun)
- A flight performed by a pilot without any companions
- A musical piece designed for a single voice or instrument, with or without background accompaniment
9A Verify the truth of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Verify (verb)
- To check or validate an experiment by comparing it with a standard or conducting a similar one
- To formally and sincerely confirm something as true
Answer:
[spoiler]CONFIRM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Truth (noun)
- The quality of closely aligning with fact or reality
- Sojourner Truth: A U.S. abolitionist and women’s rights activist (1797–1883) who was freed from slavery and became a prominent advocate for justice and equality
11A Student’s request while preparing for a test NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Student (noun)
- A person who is studying at an educational institution
- A knowledgeable individual, especially in the humanities, who has achieved expertise through extensive study
Answer:
[spoiler]QUIZME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Request (verb)
- To express a need or desire for something
- To ask someone to do something
12A Music player at a ’50s-style diner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Player (noun)
- Someone who engages in a particular activity
- A person who takes part in or is skilled at a game
Answer:
[spoiler]JUKEBOX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Music (noun)
- A consequence or penalty for one’s actions
- Pleasant and harmonious sounds that are enjoyable to hear
13A “All good to go!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Good (noun)
- Something that is pleasing, valuable, or useful
- Items that are bought, sold, or traded (commodities)
Answer:
[spoiler]AOK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Good (adjective)
- Being in a close or friendly relationship
- Having power, effectiveness, or influence
14A Prefix meaning “bird” or “flight” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- A word part added to the beginning of another word to modify its meaning
Answer:
[spoiler]AVI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To add a prefix to a word
15A By way of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Web-toed (adjective)
- Having toes that are connected by a membrane or webbing
Answer:
[spoiler]VIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ohmmeter (noun)
- A device used to measure electrical resistance in units called ohms
16A Actor Cage, to fans NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Actor (noun)
- Someone who takes action and accomplishes tasks
- A performer in theater, film, or television
Answer:
[spoiler]NIC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cage (noun)
- A portable barrier set up behind home plate to catch balls during batting practice
- A structure made of wire or metal bars used to confine birds or animals
17A Flecks from a campfire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Campfire (noun)
- A small fire built outdoors, typically at a campsite, used for warmth, light, or cooking
Answer:
[spoiler]ASH[/spoiler]
18A Nat ___ (TV channel) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Channel (verb)
- To transmit or act as a medium for conveying something
- To direct or send something from one person or place to another
Answer:
[spoiler]GEO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Channel (noun)
- A television station along with its broadcasts and programs
- A natural or bodily passage, such as a tube lined with epithelial cells that carries a substance or secretion
1D “Saturday Night Live” network NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Saturday (noun)
- The seventh and final day of the week; considered the Sabbath by Jews and some Christian denominations
Answer:
[spoiler]NBC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Network (noun)
- A structure made of string, rope, or wire woven in a regular pattern
- In electronics, a system of connected components or circuits that work together
2D The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, by another name NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Confederacy (noun)
- A covert agreement between two or more individuals to commit an illegal act
- A group united in a conspiracy to carry out a harmful or unlawful objective
Answer:
[spoiler]IROQUOIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Another (adjective)
- Referring to a different option or an additional one; one more of a kind
3D Eight-day Jewish holiday NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eight-day (adjective)
- Continuing or extending over a period of eight days
Answer:
[spoiler]HANUKKAH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Holiday (noun)
- A break from work set aside for relaxation or enjoyment
- A day when work is officially stopped by law or tradition
4D Sensationally successful, in older slang NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Successful (adjective)
- Having achieved a desired goal or result; marked by a positive or favorable outcome
Answer:
[spoiler]WHIZBANG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Older (adjective)
- Experienced and knowledgeable due to long-term practice or age
- Referring to the elder of two people with the same name, often used to distinguish a father from his son
5D “Full Metal Jacket” or “Saving Private Ryan” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Private (adjective)
- Not openly shared or communicated
- Related to deeply personal or intimate matters
Answer:
[spoiler]WARMOVIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Private (noun)
- The lowest-ranking enlisted soldier in the Army or Marines
6D Where Baja California is, as opposed to California NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Opposed (adjective)
- Being in conflict with something or having an adversary
Answer:
[spoiler]INMEXICO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: California (noun)
- A western U.S. state located along the Pacific Ocean; the third largest state, noted for its frequent earthquakes
10D “Fee, ___, foe, fum” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Foe (noun)
- An armed opponent, particularly in a military context
- A personal enemy or rival
Answer:
[spoiler]FIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fee (verb)
- To give a tip or extra payment for a service, in addition to the agreed-upon compensation
12D Coding language with a coffee cup logo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coding (noun)
- The process of writing in code or using a cipher to represent information
Answer:
[spoiler]JAVA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Language (noun)
- A structured system of communication using sounds or agreed-upon symbols
- Verbal communication through spoken words
