Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword

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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 18, 2025.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue:  Hit the stores
Answer: SHOP

5A clue: Cross one's fingers
Answer: HOPE

6A clue: Here's a thought!
Answer: BRAIN

7A clue: Old episode
Answer: RERUN

8A clue: Request for a follow on social media
Answer: ADDME

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Tear to pieces
Answer: SHRED

2D clue: Be bad at throwing things away ...