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How to approach the answers
The NYT Mini is a smaller version of the New York Times Crossword. Most daily puzzles have three to five clues in each direction on a 5×5 grid, though some puzzles can be larger. The clue-and-answer list below is for the Sunday, June 1, 2025 puzzle, as identified by Forbes’ dated guide; WordDB’s indexed listing independently identifies the date as 2025-06-01.
Spoiler warning: the complete answers are below.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Late-night show V.I.P. | HOST |
| 5. Island that’s home to Waimea Canyon, a.k.a. the Grand Canyon of Hawaii | KAUAI |
| 6. Online notice to pay utilities | E-BILL |
| 7. Action figure inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame | G.I. JOE |
| 8. Suffix with Kazakh and Kyrgyz | STAN |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Repeated activity | HABIT |
| 2. Spiritualist’s board | OUIJA |
| 3. Business with stylists | SALON |
| 4. Material for much signage in the N.Y.C. subway system | TILE |
| 5. Big beer barrels | KEGS |
Playing the Mini and finding past puzzles
Forbes says the Mini can be played free on the NYT website or Games app, while access to past puzzles in the archive requires an NYT Games subscription. The New York Times Help Center’s indexed result says an account is needed and that Sunday puzzles are available at 6 p.m.; the help page was not accessible for live confirmation, so check the current NYT Games listing for account and schedule details.
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