NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 29

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 Saturday, June 29, 2024:

Across

Thermometer reading, for short

• The answer is TEMP.

What the letters of ROY G. BIV stand for

• The answer is COLORS.

Totally rad

• The answer is AWESOME.

Equivalent of 165 bottles of beer

• The answer is KEG.

Spanish for "aunt"

• The answer is TIA.

Pink Pearls are classic ones

• The answer is ERASERS.

Devious

• The answer is SNEAKY.

Male cats or turkeys

• The answer is TOMS.

Down

"The Two ___," second volume of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy

• The answer is TOWERS.

Gracefully stylish

• The answer is ELEGANT.

Jun., Jul., Aug., etc.

• The answer is MOS.

The 76ers or the 49ers

• The answer is PROTEAM.

Serving at a birthday party

• The answer is CAKE.

Self-satisfied smiles

• The answer is SMIRKS.

"Piece of 5-Down!"

• The answer is EASY.

Improvement of a web page's visibility, for short

• The answer is SEO.