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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was a nice easy one. As a Minnesotan, I’m a huge fan of the movie in 1-Across. Also, is anyone else noticing recent Wordle answers showing up in the Mini Crossword? 6-Across, for one. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 2, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Film by the Coen brothers set almost entirely in Minnesota (not North Dakota)
Answer: FARGO
6A clue: Phrase that’s tough to translate, maybe
Answer: IDIOM
7A clue: Skirts often worn with pointe shoes
Answer: TUTUS
8A clue: Was in front
Answer: LED
9A clue: Org. now checking for Real IDs
Answer: TSA
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: In shape
Answer: FIT
2D clue: Kind of content that might require age verification online
Answer: ADULT
3D clue: Baptisms and bat mitzvahs
Answer: RITES
4D clue: Cheese that’s frequently smoked
Answer: GOUDA
5D clue: Sounds from meditators
Answer: OMS
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