Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 26, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Fictional maker of the Little Giant Do-It-Yourself Rocket-Sled Kit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Do-it-yourself (adjective):
- Created, built, or fixed by someone independently, without relying on experts.
Answer:
[spoiler]ACME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fictional (adjective):
- Imagined or made up; not based on real events or people.
5A Sound made while revving an imaginary motorcycle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Imaginary (adjective)
- Created in the mind; not real or factual.
Answer:
[spoiler]VROOM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Imaginary (noun)
- In math, a number expressed as a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i represents the square root of -1.
6A Plant from which mezcal is distilled NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mezcal (noun)
- A round, spineless cactus known for producing mescal buttons.
Answer:
[spoiler]AGAVE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Plant (noun)
- In botany, an organism that grows but doesn’t move on its own.
- A facility where industrial work is performed.
7A Wannabe or tryhard NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wannabe (noun)
- A young person who is eager and determined to succeed or become someone important.
Answer:
[spoiler]POSER[/spoiler]
8A What a ticket entitles you to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ticket (noun)
- A tag or label made of paper, cardboard, or plastic that gives details like ownership, type, or price.
- Something suitable or preferred for a particular situation.
Answer:
[spoiler]ENTRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ticket (verb)
- To give someone a fine or citation.
- To supply someone with a ticket for entry or travel.
1D Noble gas used in semiconductor manufacturing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Semiconductor (noun)
- A material like silicon or germanium that conducts electricity better than an insulator but not as well as a metal; its conductivity improves with heat or added impurities.
- A device built using such a material to control electrical flow.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARGON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Manufacturing (noun)
- The process of producing goods by transforming raw materials into finished products.
2D Shore NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shore (verb)
- To come onto land from a body of water.
- To brace or support something by placing it against a solid structure.
Answer:
[spoiler]COAST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shore (noun)
- A piece of wood or beam used to support a building or structure.
- The land found along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.
3D Worker who’s typically busiest around the last day of each month NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Worker (noun)
- Someone belonging to the working class, whether or not they currently have a job.
- A person who takes action and accomplishes tasks.
Answer:
[spoiler]MOVER[/spoiler]
4D Kind of board at a nail salon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Salon (noun)
A place where hairdressers and beauty professionals offer services.
A stylish room used for welcoming and entertaining guests.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMERY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Board (verb)
- To enter a vehicle like a train, bus, ship, or plane.
- To stay somewhere while also receiving meals.
5D Hit a pen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pen (noun)
- A prison where people convicted of serious crimes are held.
- A movable fenced area where babies can safely play.
Answer:
[spoiler]VAPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pen (verb)
- To write or create a piece of literature.
