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The Busty Cops on Patrol (2009)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 Sunday, June 8, 2025:

Across

Org. with shooting stars

• The answer is NBA.

Buildings with weather vanes, stereotypically

• The answer is Barns.

Swiss watch brand

• The answer is Omega

What Santa, Gandalf and Dumbledore each have

• The answer is Beard.

Pie in the ___

• The answer is Sky.

Down

"I'm bad with ___" (party excuse)

• The answer is Names.

Start of a billiards game

• The answer is Break.

Seeing red

• The answer is Angry.

Timothée's role in "A Complete Unknown"

• The answer is Bob.

Feeling blue

• The answer is Sad.

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