The answer is FARGO. It fills 1-Across in the June 2, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword. The clue points to the 1996 Coen brothers film: although its title names a North Dakota city, much of the story is set in Minnesota.
June 2, 2025 NYT Mini answer
| Clue | Answer | Position |
|---|---|---|
| “Film by the Coen brothers set almost entirely in Minnesota (not North Dakota)” | FARGO | 1-Across |
The five-letter answer is the film Fargo, released in 1996. Forbes and How2Shout list the clue and answer.
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Why the clue says “not North Dakota”
Fargo takes its title from Fargo, North Dakota, but the story is not confined to that city. The American Film Institute’s catalog identifies Joel Coen as director and Joel and Ethan Coen as writers; its synopsis begins with Jerry Lundegaard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and describes the criminals he hires as based in Fargo, North Dakota. That contrast explains the clue’s geographic qualifier without implying that every scene takes place in Minnesota.
Film identification
The answer refers to the Coens’ 1996 film, not simply to the North Dakota city. AFI’s catalog entry provides the film credits and synopsis: American Film Institute catalog.
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