Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 15, 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 Long, drawn-out story NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drawn-out (adjective)
- Lasting a long time, often in a way that feels overly extended or tiresome
- Spoken slowly, with stretched-out vowel sounds
Answer:
[spoiler]SAGA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Drawn (adjective)
- Looking tired or worn out due to stress, hard work, or pain
- With the curtains or drapes pulled closed
5A With 6-Down, become hopelessly infatuated NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Infatuated (adjective)
- Deeply and often irrationally in love or obsessed with someone or something
Answer:
[spoiler]CRUSH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hopelessly (adverb)
- In a way that shows a lack of hope or optimism
- To an extreme or irreversible degree
7A Unsettled feeling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unsettled (adjective)
- Likely to change; not stable or fixed
- Not resolved or firmly established
Answer:
[spoiler]AGITA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Feeling (noun)
- The overall mood or vibe of a place or situation and how it influences people
- A gut sense or instinctive grasp of something
8A Back tooth NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tooth (noun)
- A tool or method used to apply force or authority
- A hard, bone-like structure in the mouth used for eating or, in some animals, for fighting or defense
Answer:
[spoiler]MOLAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Back (noun)
- A surface or structure that provides support when sitting
- The rear part of something, or the side usually facing away or not immediately visible
9A Passionate student, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Student (noun)
- Someone who is studying at a school, college, or university
- A knowledgeable person, especially in subjects like literature or philosophy, who has gained deep expertise through extensive study
Answer:
[spoiler]NERD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Passionate (adjective)
- Showing or feeling intense emotion or enthusiasm
1D A text saying “Congratulations! You’ve won a $1,000 gift card,” usually NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Saying (noun)
- A common expression or phrase used by certain people in specific situations
Answer:
[spoiler]SCAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Usually (adverb)
- Under typical or normal circumstances
2D Element between chlorine and potassium on the periodic table NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Potassium (noun)
- A soft, light, silver-white metal from the alkali group that quickly reacts with air and water; commonly found in nature in compounds like sea water, carnallite, kainite, and sylvite
Answer:
[spoiler]ARGON[/spoiler]
3D Craftiness NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Craftiness (noun)
- The trait of being clever in a tricky or sneaky way
- Sharp intelligence shown through the ability to deceive or manipulate skillfully
Answer:
[spoiler]GUILE[/spoiler]
4D “___ Is Born” (film) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Film (verb)
- To create a movie or take a video or photograph of something
- To capture an event or scene using a camera
Answer:
[spoiler]ASTAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Film (noun)
- A type of visual storytelling that combines sound and moving images to create the appearance of continuous action
- A thin, often clear, plastic material used for covering or wrapping items
6D See 5-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective):
- (Of light) coming directly from a strong, focused source
- Difficult to endure or emotionally distressing
Answer:
[spoiler]HARD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Adverb)
- In a strict or severe manner
- With effort or struggle; not easily or gently
