Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 16, 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 Slow ___ (primate with big eyes) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Primate (noun)
- A high-ranking religious leader.
- A mammal from the primates group, such as monkeys, apes, or humans, characterized by sharp vision and flexible hands and feet.
Answer:
[spoiler]LORIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Slow (verb)
- To make something move or progress more gradually.
- To reduce speed or become slower.
6A Title character who says “I’ve often seen a cat without a grin … but a grin without a cat!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:bCharacter (noun)
- A written reference from a previous employer that outlines a person’s skills and reliability.
- An individual, often with unusual or distinctive traits.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALICE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Character (verb)
- To carve or write symbols or letters onto a surface.
7A National mammal of the United States NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: National (noun)
- Someone who is a citizen of or owes loyalty to a particular country.
Answer:
[spoiler]BISON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: National (adjective)
- Located within a country’s borders.
- Related to or affecting the whole nation.
8A Something to R.S.V.P. for NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An event that is uncertain or not clearly identified.
- A material object or substance that is unspecified or not clearly known.
Answer:
[spoiler]EVENT[/spoiler]
9A Word commonly mixed up with “fewer” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fewer (adjective)
- A comparative term used with countable nouns to indicate a smaller number.
Answer:
[spoiler]LESS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Commonly (adverb)
- Typically or under usual circumstances.
1D Where care instructions are often found on a garment NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garment (verb)
- To dress or clothe someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]LABEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garment (noun)
- A piece of clothing.
2D Main ingredient in tapenade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tapenade (noun)
- A spread made by blending capers, black olives, and anchovies with olive oil.
Answer:
[spoiler]OLIVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ingredient (noun)
- A food item that is part of a recipe or dish.
- A component or element of something more complex.
3D Gets up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- ARISES (6 letters)
- STANDS (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]RISES[/spoiler]
4D Array on a touchscreen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Touchscreen (noun)
- A display that lets users control a computer by touching parts of the screen.
Answer:
[spoiler]ICONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Array (verb)
- To associate oneself with a particular group or viewpoint.
- To arrange items neatly or in a logical sequence.
5D Email status NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Status (noun)
- A condition or situation at a specific moment.
- A person’s or thing’s rank or level in society or a system.
Answer:
[spoiler]SENT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Email (verb)
- To send or exchange messages electronically using a computer.
