The Watch What Every Frenchwoman Wants OnlineMini 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 Friday, June 20, 2025:

Across

Org. defending individual rights

• The answer is ACLU.

Repeated words that lead up to ...

• The answer is HipHip.

What puzzle solvers don't look down on

• The answer is Across.

... a big cheer!

• The answer is Hooray.

Hathaway who starred in "The Princess Diaries"

• The answer is Anne.

Down

Garment on which it's totally acceptable to get food stains

• The answer is Apron.

Doing the dishes or mowing the lawn

• The answer is Chore.

Younger sister to Bart, older sister to Maggie

• The answer is Lisa.

"___-daisy!"

• The answer is Upsy.

Bit of laughter

• The answer is Haha.

Image of a compass, for Safari

• The answer is Icon.

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