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The NYT Mini Crossword for June 20, 2025, featured smart clues across pop culture, daily life, and tech.
Each answer offered quick, meaningful wordplay for a sharp mental boost.
The Mini remains a global favorite for fast, daily puzzle fun.
The NYT Mini Crossword never misses a day. Each morning, it drops a fresh challenge filled with wordplay that’s both clever and concise. Solvers worldwide return daily for their favorite five-minute brain warm-up. The Mini doesn’t drag or confuse—it sharpens the mind with quick clues and instant rewards.
June 20, 2025, brings another unique set of clues that test knowledge, memory, and wit. Every grid is compact but carefully crafted, ensuring every square holds purpose. Unlike the standard crossword, the Mini prefers speed and smart thinking. One right guess can unlock the whole puzzle.
The NYT Mini for June 20 offers a clean mix of themes—pop culture, technology, expression, and daily life. Each clue tells a short story. Each answer lands like a punchline. For those who hit a block today, here’s a smooth walkthrough.
Clue: Org. defending individual rights
Answer: ACLU
Explanation: The American Civil Liberties Union protects individual freedoms and legal rights.
Clue: Repeated words that lead up to ...
Answer: HIPHIP
Explanation: A traditional shout before a cheer, often followed by “hooray.”
Clue: What puzzle solvers don’t look down on
Answer: ACROSS
Explanation: A clever directional pun—across clues go left to right, not down.
Clue: ... a big cheer!
Answer: HOORAY
Explanation: The classic exclamation that follows “hip hip” in celebratory chants.
Clue: Hathaway, who starred in "The Princess Diaries"
Answer: ANNE
Explanation: Anne Hathaway played the lead role in the royal coming-of-age film.
Clue: Garment on which it's acceptable to get food stains
Answer: APRON
Explanation: Worn while cooking, an apron is made to catch kitchen messes.
Clue: Doing the dishes or mowing the lawn
Answer: CHORE
Explanation: These are everyday tasks, part of regular household responsibilities.
Clue: Younger sister to Bart, older sister to Maggie
Answer: LISA
Explanation: Lisa Simpson is the smart middle child in the Simpsons family.
Clue: "___-daisy!"
Answer: UPSY
Explanation: A playful phrase often said after a stumble or small mistake.
Clue: Bit of laughter
Answer: HAHA
Explanation: A short written form of a laugh—simple, expressive, and universal.
Clue: Image of a compass, for Safari
Answer: ICON
Explanation: Safari’s app icon is a compass, used to represent direction and browsing.
Every clue today reflects the charm the Mini holds. It’s fun without fluff. Each answer feels earned. The puzzle combines everyday knowledge with just the right touch of trivia.
No filler. No confusion. Just a clean, clever experience that reminds us how powerful short puzzles can be. The format respects time while still delivering satisfaction.
June 20’s Mini Crossword shows why this puzzle has become a daily ritual for many. It rewards sharp minds, celebrates simplicity, and offers a daily spark of joy. Whether solving on the train, during coffee, or between meetings, the grid delivers a mental lift that lingers.
Another set arrives tomorrow. Another chance to test the mind and enjoy the moment. For now, today’s puzzle is complete. Mission accomplished. Clues cracked. Grid conquered.
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