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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 23, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Measure of a country’s economic health: Abbr.Answer: GDP
4A clue: Indicator of a dog’s moodAnswer: TAIL
5A clue: What “x” can meanAnswer: TIMES
6A clue: SpotsAnswer: SEES
7A clue: Source of revenue for podcastersAnswer: ADS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Part of the 5-Across with Wordle and StrandsAnswer: GAMES
2D clue: Runs out of batteryAnswer: DIES
3D clue: Opposite of “ty,” in textsAnswer: PLS
4D clue: Like shoelacesAnswer: TIES
5D clue: Reason to remove a laptop from your backpack, for shortAnswer: TSA