NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 3, 2025

The 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 Tuesday, June 3, 2025:

Across

One of three primary ingredients in sponge cake

Sponge cake ingredient #2

Lower body exercise with one foot stretched forward and one back

First-stringers

Towel cloth material

Down

Key just above D

Butt muscle, informally

One who’s completely toast

Sponge cake ingredient #3

___ Martin (brand of cognac)

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.