Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 25, 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.
If you’re stuck on a clue, don’t worry — just scroll through the list and tap the one you need help with to reveal the answer. All other clues will stay hidden, so you can continue solving without any unwanted spoilers.
1A Guitar effect that mimics a voice NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Effect (noun)
- A result that occurs because of a prior event or cause.
- (Legal) The condition of being officially in force or legally binding.
Answer:
[spoiler]WAWA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Effect (verb)
- To bring something about or make it happen.
- To take steps to cause something to exist or occur.
5A Red carpet figure, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or conversational language, including slang or everyday expressions.
Answer:
[spoiler]CELEB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Figure (noun)
- A single symbol or digit used in counting or mathematics.
- An image, chart, or illustration that explains or supports written content.
6A Robert De Niro’s “You talkin’ to me?” line was one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Robert (noun)
- An American expert on parliamentary procedure, best known for writing Robert’s Rules of Order in 1876; lived from 1837 to 1923.
Answer:
[spoiler]ADLIB[/spoiler]
7A JCPenney or Family Dollar NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dollar (noun)
- A unit of currency represented by a paper bill valued at one dollar.
- A representation of materialism or excessive desire for wealth.
Answer:
[spoiler]STORE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Family (noun)
- A group of individuals who live together and form a household.
- A set of people related by blood or ancestry.
8A “Hey there!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- HIYA (4 letters)
- YOU (3 letters)
- EASYNOW (7 letters)
- PSST (4 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]HOWDY[/spoiler]
1D Dead set on, as an idea NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dead (adjective)
- Lacking physical feeling or numb.
- (Used with “to”) Emotionally unresponsive or lacking sensitivity.
Answer:
[spoiler]WEDTO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dead (adverb)
- Suddenly or abruptly.
- Totally or entirely; often used informally for emphasis.
2D Permit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Permit (verb)
- To enable something to occur by doing or not doing something specific.
- To allow or approve the presence of something or an activity without resistance.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALLOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Permit (noun)
- An official, often written, authorization or approval.
- A type of large fish commonly found in the waters around the West Indies.
3D A little bit off NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Off (verb)
- To deliberately and intentionally kill someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]WEIRD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Off (adverb)
- Away from a specific place, object, or position.
- Separated by a certain distance in space or time.
4D Home for monks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Home (noun)
- In baseball, the base where the batter stands and runners must reach to score.
- A facility that provides care for people, such as the elderly or those in need.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABBEY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Home (adjective)
- Located within one’s own country.
- Referring to one’s own field, territory, or familiar environment.
5D Successfully win, in sports betting lingo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Betting (adjective)
- Focused on seeking enjoyment, particularly through gambling or games of chance.
Answer:
[spoiler]CASH[/spoiler]
