Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 30, 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 Something made of gold or onion NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An unspecified or unknown occurrence or event.
- A material or physical object that is unidentified, undefined, or not clearly described.
Answer:
[spoiler]RING[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Made (adjective)
- Created or assembled through a manufacturing method.
- Established as successful or guaranteed to succeed.
5A Title for a Mideast ruler NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mideast (noun)
- The region surrounding the eastern Mediterranean, extending from Turkey to North Africa and eastward to Iran; known as the location of ancient civilizations like Phoenicia, Babylon, and Egypt, and the origin of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; experienced ongoing economic and political instability during the 20th century.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMIR[/spoiler]
6A “Jeopardy!” round with just one clue NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Round (noun)
- A routine path followed by a guard or police officer.
- A period in which a repeated series of actions takes place.
Answer:
[spoiler]FINAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Round (verb)
- To criticize or confront through speech or writing.
- To take on a rounded, fuller, or more defined shape.
8A ___ baby NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Baby (noun)
- A newborn or infant, typically under one year old, who has not started walking or speaking.
- A person who behaves in a childish or immature manner.
Answer:
[spoiler]NEPO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Baby (verb)
- To pamper or spoil someone with too much care or attention.
9A Competed in Pictionary NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An American actor originally from Ireland; father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827–1862).
Answer:
[spoiler]DREW[/spoiler]
1D Soccer official NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Soccer (noun)
- A sport played by two teams of eleven players who aim to score by kicking or heading a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
Answer:
[spoiler]REF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Official (adjective)
- Following established rules, procedures, or standards.
- Possessing authorized power or approval.
2D “Yeah, that bothers me” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Yeah (adverb)
- Not only so, but
Answer:
[spoiler]IMIND[/spoiler]
3D San Francisco football player, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language.
Answer:
[spoiler]NINER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Football (noun)
- A type of sport involving a ball, either round or oval, where two teams compete to move the ball into the opponent’s goal by kicking, carrying, or propelling it.
- The air-filled, oval-shaped ball used specifically in American football.
4D Flavor of purple Skittles NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Skittles (noun)
- A type of bowling game where a ball is rolled down an alley to knock over nine wooden pins.
Answer:
[spoiler]GRAPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Purple (noun)
- A shade of color between red and blue.
- In ancient Rome, a symbol or rank indicating imperial authority.
7D Flo Rida hit with the lyric “Apple Bottom jeans, boots with the fur” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lyric (adjective)
- Conveying strong personal feelings or emotions.
- Pertaining to a form of poetry that expresses emotion in a musical or songlike style.
Answer:
[spoiler]LOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lyric (noun)
- A brief, emotionally expressive poem with a songlike quality.
- The words or text of a popular song or musical piece.
