Stuck on today's NYT Mini Crossword? We've got every answer for Saturday, June 21, 2025. This 5×5 puzzle packs the New York Times' signature clever cluing into a quick solve—perfect when you're short on time but still want that crossword satisfaction.
NYT Mini Crossword June 21, 2025 Answers
This NYT Mini puzzle from June 21, 2025 contains 16 total clues—7 across and 9 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our NYT Mini crossword archive.
Across Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Feeling extremely happy | JOYFUL |
| 7A | Wake from sleep | AROUSE |
| 8A | Brand of cinnamon-flavored chewing gum | BIGRED |
| 9A | Talk and talk and talk | YAK |
| 10A | Bengal, colt or dolphin | ANIMAL |
| 13A | TV show ending | FINALE |
| 14A | Rook, to a chess newbie | CASTLE |
Down Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Quick boxing punch | JAB |
| 2D | Beginnings | ONSETS |
| 3D | Where you might strike a pose? | YOGAMAT |
| 4D | Nickname for a fuzzy cat | FURBALL |
| 5D | One of many for white vinegar | USE |
| 6D | Was winning | LED |
| 10D | The Bengals, Colts and Dolphins play in it: Abbr | AFC |
| 11D | ___ DaCosta, director of 2023's "The Marvels" | NIA |
| 12D | Harper who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird" | LEE |
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