NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 13, 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 Friday, June 13, 2025:

Across

House and Doogie Howser, for short

• The answer is MDs.

Dessert wine

• The answer is Port.

Mugful after a sledding excursion

• The answer is Cocoa.

Desert whine?

• The answer is I’m hot.

“Like, yesterday!”

• The answer is ASAP.

Down

Chocolate-and-coffee drink

• The answer is Mocha.

Sag

• The answer is Droop.

Three-point percentage, e.g.

• The answer is Stat.

Poofy toy dogs, familiarly

• The answer is Poms.

Org. that employs Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy novels

• The answer is CIA.

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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.