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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword plays off a two-letter technological feature that people tend to either love, or hate. It’s found its way into everything we do these past few years, and now it’s also in the crossword. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 12, 2025.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: ___ chiAnswer: TAI
4A clue: Financially compensatedAnswer: PAID
5A clue: Some things off the top of your head?Answer: HAIRS
6A clue: Feels sickAnswer: AILS
7A clue: ___ Peacock, character in ClueAnswer: MRS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Coin flip callAnswer: TAILS
2D clue: Shows on TVAnswer: AIRS
3D clue: Requests at the bar, informallyAnswer: IDS
4D clue: Decent poker holdingAnswer: PAIR
5D clue: Person who loves attentionAnswer: HAM
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