Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Hit the stores
  2. 5.Cross one's fingers
  3. 6.Here's a thought!
  4. 7.Old episode
  5. 8.Request for a follow on social media

DOWN

  1. 1.Tear to pieces
  2. 2.Be bad at throwing things away
  3. 3.Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in "The Wizard of Oz"
  4. 4.Tubular pasta
  5. 6.Its sizes are measured in cups

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Hit the stores(SHOP)
  2. 5.Cross one's fingers(HOPE)
  3. 6.Here's a thought!(BRAIN)
  4. 7.Old episode(RERUN)
  5. 8.Request for a follow on social media(ADDME)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tear to pieces(SHRED)
  2. 2.Be bad at throwing things away(HOARD)
  3. 3.Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in "The Wizard of Oz"(OPIUM)
  4. 4.Tubular pasta(PENNE)
  5. 6.Its sizes are measured in cups(BRA)

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About the Wednesday, June 18, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is BRAIN, answering “Here's a thought!.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.