NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 20. June, 2026
The Mini #24181 for Saturday, June 20, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (9 Across, 7 Down), starting with 1-Across: “The "I" of TGIF”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
4 Across: "Psych!" (3 letters)
5 Across: Baby goat (3 letters)
8 Across: Batman villain played by Aaron Eckhart in "The Dark Knight" (7 letters)
10 Across: Repressive governments (7 letters)
11 Across: Folding art (7 letters)
12 Across: Opposite direction of NNW (3 letters)
13 Across: Streaming issue caused by slow wi-fi (3 letters)
14 Across: Raggedy ___ (doll) (3 letters)
Down
1 Down: Icebreakers, e.g. (6 letters)
2 Down: "The Two ___" (second installment of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy) (6 letters)
3 Down: Cigar, informally (6 letters)
5 Down: Presidential candidate Harris (6 letters)
6 Down: 2026 #1 album for Drake (6 letters)
7 Down: Word after "interior" or "intelligent" (6 letters)
9 Down: Kind of tree that the Buddha is said to have meditated under (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 16 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for June 20, 2026
How many clues are in the June 20, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24181, 2026-06-20) has 16 clues — 9 Across and 7 Down.
What size is the June 20, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.