【Watch Erotica Manila Episode 2】

The Watch Erotica Manila Episode 2Mini 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 Saturday, June 14, 2025:

Across

Research org. that once employed Dr. Fauci

• The answer is NIH.

Conflict ended on 11/11/1918, for short

• The answer is WWI.

Garment with an underwire

• The answer is Bra.

___ Solo of "Star Wars"

• The answer is Han.

Verify the truth of

• The answer is Confirm.

Student's request while preparing for a test

• The answer is Quiz me.

Music player at a '50s-style diner

• The answer is Jukebox.

"All good to go!"

• The answer is A OK.

Prefix meaning "bird" or "flight"

• The answer is Avi.

By way of

• The answer is Via.

Actor Cage, to fans

• The answer is Nic.

Flecks from a campfire

• The answer is Ash.

Nat ___ (TV channel)

• The answer is Geo.

Down

"Saturday Night Live" network

• The answer is NBC.

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, by another name

• The answer is Iroquois.

Eight-day Jewish holiday

• The answer is Hanukkah.

Sensationally successful, in older slang

• The answer is Whiz bang.

"Full Metal Jacket" or "Saving Private Ryan"

• The answer is War movie.

Where Baja California is, as opposed to California

• The answer is In Mexico.

"Fee, ___, foe, fum"

• The answer is Fie.

Coding language with a coffee cup logo

• The answer is Java.

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