Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 7, 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 Yoga class need NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Class (noun)
- A group of students who complete their studies and graduate at the same time
- Individuals who share a similar level of social standing, wealth, or education
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Hint 2: Class (verb)
- To sort or organize into specific groups or categories
4A Umlaut, rotated 90° NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Umlaut (noun)
- A mark with two dots placed above a vowel to show a change in pronunciation in certain languages
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Hint 2: Rotated (adjective)
- Moved or spun in a circular motion around a central point or axis
6A “That is shocking!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shocking (adjective)
- Offensive to moral standards and damaging to someone’s reputation
- Extremely vivid or dramatic, often designed to provoke strong reactions
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8A “___ You the One?” (reality TV show) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reality (noun)
- The collection of your personal experiences that shape how you perceive the world
- The condition of being true or existing in fact
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Hint 2: Show (verb)
- To present proof or demonstrate something
- To guide someone to their seat, especially in places like theaters or auditoriums
9A Egg cells NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Egg (noun)
- An oval-shaped reproductive object laid by birds, especially hens, commonly used as food
- One of the pair of male reproductive organs that produce sperm and release male hormones
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Hint 2: Egg (verb)
- To cover something with beaten egg, usually before cooking
- To hurl eggs at someone or something
10A One of two “royal” sleeping options NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sleeping (noun)
- A calm and motionless state of rest
- The condition of being in sleep
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Hint 2: Sleeping (adjective)
- Positioned with the head resting on the paws, appearing to be asleep
12A Bar seating NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seating (noun)
- A space designed to accommodate multiple people sitting
- The act of guiding or escorting people to their seats
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Hint 2: Bar (noun)
- A lightweight, portable .30 caliber automatic rifle powered by gas and loaded from a magazine; used by U.S. forces during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War
- The collective group of licensed lawyers authorized to practice law within a specific region
13A Favorite team of the “Chicago Pope,” for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chicago (noun)
- The biggest city in Illinois, known as a busy port on the Great Lakes, stretching 26 miles along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan
- A gambling card game where chips are placed on the ace, king, queen, and jack of different suits (from a separate deck); players take turns playing the lowest card they have in a suit, followed by higher cards in order until the sequence ends; the player who plays a card that matches one on the table wins all the chips on that card
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1D Slices of life NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Life (noun)
- The experience of existing as a living being and the progression of events and actions in a person’s existence
- The state or condition of being alive
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2D Olympic gymnast Raisman NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gymnast (noun)
- An athlete trained and proficient in the sport of gymnastics
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Hint 2: Olympic (adjective)
- Related to the area of Olympia in Greece or its people
3D Request at the end of a restaurant meal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Restaurant (noun)
- A place where individuals go to have meals
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Hint 2: Request (verb):
- To communicate a need or wish for something
- To ask someone to perform a task or favor
4D Hayes of MSNBC NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hayes (noun)
- The 19th President of the United States, known for ending the Reconstruction era by withdrawing federal troops from the Southern states (1822–1893)
- A celebrated actress who performed on stage and in films (1900–1993)
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5D Medium for Melville or McCarthy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Melville (noun)
- An American author known for his novels and short stories (1819–1891)
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Hint 2: McCarthy (noun)
- An American politician notorious for making baseless accusations of communism against numerous citizens (1908–1957)
- An American satirical novelist and literary critic (1912–1989)
6D Wood used for wine barrels NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Barrels (noun)
- The combined capacity of multiple barrels
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Hint 2: Wood (noun)
- An American artist famous for paintings depicting life in the Midwest (1892–1942)
- A large area densely covered with trees and vegetation
7D June honoree NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: June (noun)
- The month that comes after May and before July
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Hint 2: Honoree (noun)
- A person who receives recognition or awards for significant achievements
11D Sticky stuff NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sticky (adjective)
- Warm and humid in temperature
- Having the qualities of an adhesive that causes things to stick
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Hint 2: Stuff (noun)
- Informal word for personal belongings
- Nonsense or meaningless speech
