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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 18, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini 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: Here's a thought!
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
Answer: HOARD
3D clue: Drug referenced by the magic poppy field in "The Wizard of Oz"
Answer: OPIUM
4D clue: Tubular pasta
Answer: PENNE
6D clue: Its sizes are measured in cups
Answer: BRA
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