NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Saturday, June 7, 2025
A quick guide to today’s compact but challenging grid
The June 7, 2025 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword brought a balanced mix of culture, vocabulary, and clever wordplay. If you found yourself stuck—especially on 1-Down or 5-Down—you’re not alone. Here’s the full rundown of clues and answers to help you finish the puzzle or just check your work.
Across Clues and Answers
1A – Yoga class need
→ MAT
- A basic item for poses, posture, and comfort during sessions.
4A – Umlaut, rotated 90°
→ COLON
- A smart visual pun—rotate two dots above a vowel and you get “:”.
6A – “That is shocking!”
→ OHMYGOD
- A common expression of disbelief or surprise.
8A – “___ You the One?” (reality TV show)
→ ARE
- From MTV’s dating reality series.
9A – Egg cells
→ OVA
- Plural form of ovum, key in reproduction.
10A – One of two “royal” sleeping options
→ KINGBED
- A nod to mattress sizes—King vs. Queen.
12A – Bar seating
→ STOOL
- The classic high seat found at any bar counter.
13A – Favorite team of the “Chicago Pope,” for short
→ SOX
- Refers to the White Sox, beloved by the fictional pope from The Young Pope and many South Side fans.
Down Clues and Answers
1D – Slices of life
→ MOMENTS
- A poetic phrase, often used to describe meaningful memories.
2D – Olympic gymnast Raisman
→ ALY
- U.S. gymnast and gold medalist Aly Raisman.
3D – Request at the end of a restaurant meal
→ TOGOBOX
- Also called a doggy bag, perfect for leftovers.
4D – Hayes of MSNBC
→ CHRIS
- Political commentator Chris Hayes, host of All In.
5D – Medium for Melville or McCarthy
→ NOVEL
- Refers to Herman Melville (Moby-Dick) and Cormac McCarthy (The Road).
6D – Wood used for wine barrels
→ OAK
- Favored for its aging properties in wine production.
7D – June honoree
→ DAD
- A nod to Father’s Day, celebrated in June.
11D – Sticky stuff
→ GOO
- Informal term for any viscous or adhesive substance.
Final Thoughts
Though short, the Mini Crossword packed clever clues across literature, science, culture, and family life. If 1D (MOMENTS) or 5D (NOVEL) slowed you down, you weren’t alone—both leaned on abstract associations rather than definitions.
