Solving the daily NYT Mini Crossword is a favorite routine for puzzle lovers. While it is much shorter than the traditional New York Times crossword, today’s puzzle can still be a bit tricky.
If you are working on the Thursday, June 25 puzzle and need a little help, we have you covered. Below, you will find helpful hints for both the Across and Down clues, followed by the final solutions.
Note: The answers are listed at the bottom of the page, so scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: June 25, 2026
If you just need a small nudge to keep your streak alive, use these extra letter hints.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Texter’s “Wow!” — HINT: Ends with the letter “G”
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4 Across: With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators — HINT: Starts with the letter “F”
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7 Across: See 4-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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8 Across: Currency of Ireland and Italy — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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9 Across: Went illegally fast — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Not working — HINT: Ends with the letter “F”
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2 Down: A marathon has a little over 26 — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
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3 Down: Airline boarding section — HINT: Starts with the letter “G”
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5 Down: Feeling it the next day — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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6 Down: Walked — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: June 25, 2026
Ready to see the solutions? Here is the full answer key for the Thursday puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Texter’s “Wow!” — OMG
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4 Across: With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators — FIRST
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7 Across: See 4-Across — FLOOR
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8 Across: Currency of Ireland and Italy — EURO
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9 Across: Went illegally fast — SPED
Down Answers
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1 Down: Not working — OFF
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2 Down: A marathon has a little over 26 — MILES
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3 Down: Airline boarding section — GROUP
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5 Down: Feeling it the next day — SORE
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6 Down: Walked — TROD
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