NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 10, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, June 10, 2025:

Across

Displays at a trailhead

The answer is Maps.

Pulitzer-winning 2024 novel that reimagined “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Jim

The answer is James.

Invader in a sci-fi movie

The answer is Alien

Thin strands

The answer is Wisps.

‘Tude

The answer is Sass.

Down

One of Michelle Obama’s daughters

The answer is Malia.

A little out of whack

The answer is Amiss.

Marshmallow treats in Easter baskets

The answer is Peeps.

I.R.S. IDs

The answer is SSNS.

1975 film with a 25-foot animatronic shark

The answer is Jaws.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.

​Mashable