NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Clues for June 18, 2025: Today’s Solutions for Across and Down
NYT Mini Crossword answers for June 18, 2025: Check today's clues and solutions for a quick, fun brain workout on the NYT site or Games app.
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The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 18, 2025, is here, and we've got all the clues and answers to help you solve today's puzzle in no time.
The Mini Crossword, created by Joel Fagliano, is a compact and fast-paced version of the traditional NYT Crossword. Designed for a quick mental workout, it typically features a 5x5 grid with three to five clues in each direction. Occasionally, the grid expands to 7x7—often on Saturdays—for an added challenge.
While the full NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free to play on the New York Times website and the NYT Games app. However, accessing the archive of past puzzles still requires an NYT Games subscription.
🧠 What Makes the NYT Mini So Popular?
Since its debut on August 21, 2014, the Mini Crossword has become a favorite for its accessibility and ease of play. It offers a satisfying challenge without the time commitment of the full-size puzzle, making it perfect for beginners and experienced solvers alike. The puzzle covers a wide range of themes, including pop culture, history, and everyday language, and encourages quick thinking and wordplay.
✅ Tips for Solving the Mini Crossword
- Begin with the shortest and most straightforward clues.
- Use intersecting letters to build out harder answers.
- Don't be afraid to guess—corrections are easy.
- Look for common word patterns and crossword tropes.
- Try to solve without hints first for a better mental workout.
⚠️ Spoiler Alert: NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 18, 2025
ACROSS
- Hit the stores — SHOP
- Cross one’s fingers — HOPE
- Here’s a thought! — BRAIN
- Old episode — RERUN
- Request for a follow on social media — ADDME
DOWN
- Tear to pieces — SHRED
- Be bad at throwing things away — HOARD
- Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in “The Wizard of Oz” — OPIUM
- Tubular pasta — PENNE
- Its sizes are measured in cups — BRA
Whether you're a crossword veteran or new to daily puzzles, the NYT Mini offers a satisfying and fun way to start your day. Keep checking back for more clues and answers each morning.
