NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 27. June, 2026
The Mini #24187 for Saturday, June 27, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 16 clues (8 Across, 8 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Halloween costumes with eye patches”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
8 Across: "That's great!" (7 letters)
9 Across: One with an aggressive savings plan? (7 letters)
10 Across: Insect that has two stomachs, curiously enough (3 letters)
11 Across: U.S. medical research org. (3 letters)
12 Across: Like music that sounds good to the ear (5 letters)
14 Across: Wear away, as the soil (5 letters)
15 Across: "Good lord!" (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Nickname for Dad (4 letters)
2 Down: "Gimme those!" (7 letters)
3 Down: Minister's house (7 letters)
4 Down: Pose a question (3 letters)
5 Down: Weather phenomenon measured from EF-0 to EF-5 (7 letters)
6 Down: Corresponded by computer (7 letters)
7 Down: Rogen of "The Studio" (4 letters)
13 Down: Seasonal drink topped with nutmeg, maybe (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 27, 2026
How many clues are in the June 27, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24187, 2026-06-27) has 16 clues — 8 Across and 8 Down.
What size is the June 27, 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.