The NYT Mini Crossword continues to challenge word enthusiasts daily with clever clues, tricky wordplay, and fast-paced fun. Whether you’re solving over coffee or between meetings, this puzzle’s bite-sized nature is both addictive and brain-boosting. Below, we’ll break down the hints and answers from June 13 to June 15, 2025, including popular clues like “dessert wine,” “three-point percentage,” and “chocolate and coffee drink.”
From regular solvers to recreational players, here’s all you need to know.
NYT Mini Crossword Solutions: June 13, 2025
On Friday, the Mini served up some traditional curveballs. Here are the most popular clues:
_ _ _ _ _ _ Dessert wine → PORT
_ _ _ _ _ _ Chocolate and coffee beverage → MOCHA
_ _ _ _ _ _ Similar to yesterday → ASAP
_ _ _ _ _ _ Three-point percent, i.e. → STAT
_ _ _ _ _ _ Sagging → DROOP
_ _ _ _ _ _ Organization which employs Jack Ryan → CIA
_ _ _ _ _ _ Call of the coin flip → HEADS
Bonus term: “student request while preparing for a test nyt” was likely a reference to something like “extra time” or “hint”we’ll keep an eye out in future puzzles.
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June 15, 2025 – Sunday Mini Clues Recap
Sunday’s puzzle (June 15) featured more thematic fun, and a full breakdown was published in Forbes, including solutions like:
UNSETTLED FEELING → “ANGST”
LONG DRAWN-OUT STORY → “SAGA”
FINANCIALLY COMPENSATED → “PAID”
THE HAUDENOSAUNEE CONFEDERACY BY ANOTHER NAME → “IROQUOIS”
MINI CROSSWORD HINT → “CLUE”
The NYT Mini Crossword remains a daily brain pick-me-up. Whether you’re baffled by “dessert wine” or acing “three-point percentage” in seconds, each puzzle provides a special mix of challenge and charm.
