NYT Mini Crossword June 21 hints and answers: Feeling extremely happy clue solved

The NYT Mini Crossword for Saturday, June 21, 2025, is now live. As always, it’s a short but tricky puzzle that packs a surprising challenge into a five-by-five grid. If you’re stuck on a few clues or just want a little nudge to finish your game, we’ve got the hints and full answers right here.

NYT Mini Crossword June 21 Across hints

• 1 Across: Feeling extremely happy
• 7 Across: Wake from sleep or trigger suspicion
• 8 Across: Brand of cinnamon-flavoured chewing gum
• 9 Across: Talk and talk and talk
• 10 Across: Not vegetable or mineral
• 13 Across: TV show ending
• 14 Across: Rook, to someone new at chess

NYT Mini Crossword June 21 Down hints

• 1 Down: A vaccine or quick punch
• 2 Down: Where everything begins
• 3 Down: Place to strike a yoga pose
• 4 Down: Nickname for a fuzzy cat
• 5 Down: One of vinegar’s many uses
• 6 Down: Was in the lead
• 10 Down: The Bengals and Dolphins play in it (abbr)
• 11 Down: First name of DaCosta or Jax
• 12 Down: Harper who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird

NYT Mini Crossword June 21 Across answers

• 1 Across: JOYFUL
• 7 Across: AROUSE
• 8 Across: BIG RED
• 9 Across: GAB
• 10 Across: ANIMAL
• 13 Across: FINALE
• 14 Across: CASTLE

NYT Mini Crossword June 21 Down answers

• 1 Down: JAB
• 2 Down: ORIGINS
• 3 Down: YOGA MAT
• 4 Down: FURBALL
• 5 Down: USE
• 6 Down: LED
• 10 Down: AFC
• 11 Down: NIA
• 12 Down: LEE

The NYT Mini may be quick, but it’s a great daily brain workout. Today’s puzzle included a fun mix of wordplay, pop culture, and everyday terms. Whether you solved it solo or needed a few hints, there’s no better way to kick off your Saturday.