Need help with the Wednesday, June 4, 2025 NYT Mini Crossword? The clues and answers are below, with a spoiler warning before the full solution list.
Hints for the June 4 NYT Mini
- 1-Across: A three-letter nickname formed by dropping “-uel.”
- 4-Across: A paleontologist might uncover this.
- 5-Across: A common summer description of San Francisco.
- 6-Across: The “bald” bird.
- 7-Across: A machine that tumbles clothes.
- 1-Down: Damp, with five letters.
- 2-Down: What a selfie taker might consider before snapping.
- 3-Down: A sweet lemon variety.
- 4-Down: The animal hunted by the stranded boys in Lord of the Flies.
- 5-Down: Jerome Powell’s organization, preceded by “the.”
June 4, 2025 NYT Mini answers
Spoilers below.
Across
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Nickname that drops “-uel” | SAM |
| 4. Paleontologist’s discovery | BONE |
| 5. Like San Francisco during the summer | FOGGY |
| 6. “Bald” bird | EAGLE |
| 7. Clothes tumbler | DRYER |
Down
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Damp | SOGGY |
| 2. Consideration for a selfie taker | ANGLE |
| 3. Sweet variety of lemon | MEYER |
| 4. Animal hunted by the stranded kids in Lord of the Flies | BOAR |
| 5. Org. for Jerome Powell, with “the” | FED |
Playing the puzzle or finding older Minis
The Mini is available through the New York Times website and NYT Games app. Forbes reported that archived puzzles required an NYT Games subscription in its June 2025 guide; check the current NYT Games access terms for the latest details. Forbes’ June 4 Mini guide and Try Hard Guides’ clue list both identify the same date-specific puzzle clues.
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