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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 11, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: For this, you’ll be swimming with the fishes
Answer: SCUBA
6A clue: Birth-related
Answer: NATAL
7A clue: “They’re in for ___ awakening!”
Answer: ARUDE
8A clue: “Cut” shortcut, on PCs
Answer: CTRL-X
9A clue: Nairobi is its capital
Answer: KENYA
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Quick bite
Answer: SNACK
2D Clue: ___
Answer: CARTE
3D clue: Maneuver done from the left lane only
Answer: UTURN
4D clue: In the worst way
Answer: BADLY
5D clue: Whom to tell “Turn off the lights” or “Play some music”
Answer: ALEXA
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