Today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is a tough one! For many puzzle lovers, solving daily word games like Wordle, Connections, and Strands is a favorite routine—and the Mini Crossword is a huge part of that.
While the New York Times is famous for its large daily crossword, the Mini has a massive fan base because it is quick, fun, and free. Just remember that the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET rather than midnight.
If you are working on the Friday, June 19 puzzle and need a little assistance, The Mini Hints has you covered. Below, you will find the clues and extra hints first, followed by the actual solutions. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Friday, June 19, 2026
Need a little push without giving the game away? Use these extra letter hints to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Distort, as data — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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5 Across: Give a ❤️ on a text thread — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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6 Across: Like a post that’s been shared a bajillion times — HINT: Starts with the letter “V”
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7 Across: Signs of things to come — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”
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8 Across: Dog walker’s restraint — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Snail’s trail — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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2 Down: Home to kimchi and Kim Jong Un — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
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3 Down: Bob ___ (restaurant chain) — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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4 Down: Like the phrase “pen gwyn” (“white head”), from which the penguin gets its name — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
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6 Down: Loudness dial: Abbr. — HINT: Starts with the letter “V”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Friday, June 19, 2026
Stop scrolling here if you are not ready to see the final answers! If you are stuck and just want to fill in your grid, here are the completed solutions.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Distort, as data — SKEW
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5 Across: Give a ❤️ on a text thread — LOVE
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6 Across: Like a post that’s been shared a bajillion times — VIRAL
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7 Across: Signs of things to come — OMENS
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8 Across: Dog walker’s restraint — LEASH
Down Answers
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1 Down: Snail’s trail — SLIME
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2 Down: Home to kimchi and Kim Jong Un — KOREA
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3 Down: Bob ___ (restaurant chain) — EVANS
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4 Down: Like the phrase “pen gwyn” (“white head”), from which the penguin gets its name — WELSH
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6 Down: Loudness dial: Abbr. — VOL.
