NYT Mini Crossword June 21 hints and answers: Feeling extremely happy clue solved
If today¡¯s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 21 has you scratching your head, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ve got all the clues, hints, and full answers to help you complete the grid. From ¡°JOYFUL¡± to ¡°BIG RED¡± and ¡°YOGA MAT,¡± here¡¯s everything you need to finish Saturday¡¯s quick brain teaser.

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.