Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 4, 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 Nickname that drops “-uel” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nickname (noun)
- A casual or informal name used for someone, often a shortened or altered form of their real name
- A label or title used to describe a particular place or object in a distinctive way
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Hint 2: Nickname (verb)
- To assign or call someone or something by a nickname
4A Paleontologist’s discovery NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paleontologist (noun)
- An expert who studies fossils and ancient life forms
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Hint 2: Discovery (noun)
- The process of finding or uncovering something new
- A valuable realization or understanding
5A Like San Francisco during the summer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Summer (noun)
- The hottest season of the year, typically lasting from the summer solstice to the fall equinox in the northern hemisphere
- A time marked by peak growth, joy, or beauty
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Hint 2: Summer (verb)
- To pass or spend the summer season in a particular place
6A “Bald” bird NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bald (adjective)
- Missing the typical or expected covering
- Having little or no hair on the scalp
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Hint 2: Bald (verb)
- To begin losing hair or become hairless on the head
7A Clothes tumbler NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clothes (noun)
- Garments or apparel worn on the body
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Hint 2: Tumbler (noun)
- A type of pigeon known for doing backward flips while flying or on the ground
- A drinking glass with a flat base and no handle or stem; early versions had a rounded bottom
1D Damp NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Damp (verb)
- To reduce intensity or impact
- To muffle or soften a sound, often by covering it
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Hint 2: Damp (noun)
- A small amount of moisture or slight wetness
2D Consideration for a selfie taker NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Consideration (noun)
- Thoughtful concern or care shown toward others
- An upfront payment made to secure someone’s services
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Hint 2: Taker (noun)
- A person who agrees to an offer
- Someone who accepts a bet or gamble
3D Sweet variety of lemon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sweet (adjective)
- Made of or containing fresh water, not salty
- Delightful or emotionally satisfying
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Hint 2: Sweet (noun)
- A British linguist known for helping develop modern phonetics (1845–1912)
- A sugary treat or dessert
4D Animal hunted by the stranded kids in “Lord of the Flies” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hunted (adjective)
- Showing signs of fear or distress, like someone being pursued
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Hint 2: Stranded (adjective)
- Isolated or left without a way to leave or move forward
5D Org. for Jerome Powell, with “the” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jerome (noun)
- A prominent early Christian scholar and saint known for translating the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin, creating the Vulgate; recognized as a Doctor of the Church (347–420)
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Hint 2: Powell (noun)
- An English physicist credited with discovering the pion, the first identified meson, a subatomic particle important for nuclear forces (1903–1969)
