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 Monday, June 23, 2025:
Across
Measure of a country's economic health: Abbr.
The answer is GDP.
Indicator of a dog's mood
The answer is Tail.
What "x" can mean
The answer is Times.
Spots
The answer is Sees.
Source of revenue for podcasters
The answer is Ads.
Down
Part of the 5-Across with Wordle and Strands
The answer is Games.
Runs out of battery
The answer is Dies.
Opposite of "ty," in texts
The answer is PLS.
Like shoelaces
The answer is Tied.
Reason to remove a laptop from your backpack, for short
The answer is TSA.
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