Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 18, 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 Hit the stores NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hit (verb)
- Forcefully drive or strike something into a specific place
- Intentionally and deliberately cause someone’s death
Answer:
[spoiler]SHOP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hit (noun)
- A standout or notable achievement
- A brief collision or contact between two or more objects (in physics)
5A Cross one’s fingers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: One (adjective)
- Extremely; used casually to emphasize something
- Unified or whole in nature, not divided
Answer:
[spoiler]HOPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: One (noun)
- The lowest whole number, represented by the numeral 1
- A single individual or object
6A Here’s a thought! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thought (noun)
- A personal opinion or belief that lacks definite proof or certainty
- The central idea or focus of your thinking
Answer:
[spoiler]BRAIN[/spoiler]
7A Old episode NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Episode (noun)
- A segment of a television or radio series
- A sequence of connected scenes in a film that explore a specific topic
Answer:
[spoiler]RERUN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Old (adjective)
- Experienced and knowledgeable due to long practice
- From an earlier period in time
8A Request for a follow on social media NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Follow (verb)
- Come after something in time
- Go after someone or something, as if chasing
Answer:
[spoiler]ADDME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Request (verb)
- Communicate a need or want for something
- Ask someone to take a specific action
1D Tear to pieces NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tear (noun)
- A droplet of salty fluid produced by the eyes
- A time marked by overindulgence in food or drink
Answer:
[spoiler]SHRED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tear (verb)
- Pluck feathers off
- Rush forward with force and speed
2D Be bad at throwing things away NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Things (noun)
- Personal items that can be moved, especially clothing
Answer:
[spoiler]HOARD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Away (adverb)
- Removed or no longer present, particularly from one’s mind
- No longer in one’s ownership or control
3D Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in “The Wizard of Oz” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Referenced (adjective)
- Backed up by written sources or citations
Answer:
[spoiler]OPIUM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wizard (adjective)
- Related to or demonstrating supernatural abilities or magic
4D Tubular pasta NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pasta (noun)
- Dried dough, typically shaped, made from flour and water, sometimes with egg
- A meal where pasta is the primary component
Answer:
[spoiler]PENNE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tubular (adjective)
- Shaped like a tube; hollow and cylindrical, often used for fluid flow
6D Its sizes are measured in cups NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Measured (adjective)
- Marked by a steady, regular rhythm
- Planned or considered with deliberate thought in advance
Answer:
[spoiler]BRA[/spoiler]
