NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 26, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Friday, June 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Where you'll find two hands on one arm
  2. 6.State that's home to Shoshone Falls
  3. 7.Linking point
  4. 8.Vote into office
  5. 9.Seats for office workers

DOWN

  1. 1.___ and dined
  2. 2.Singer of "Hello" and "Skyfall"
  3. 3.Some paycheck withholdings
  4. 4.Apt name for a pet groundhog?
  5. 5."S.N.L." V.I.P.s

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, June 26, 2026

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3T
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Where you'll find two hands on one arm(WATCH)
  2. 6.State that's home to Shoshone Falls(IDAHO)
  3. 7.Linking point(NEXUS)
  4. 8.Vote into office(ELECT)
  5. 9.Seats for office workers(DESKS)

DOWN

  1. 1.___ and dined(WINED)
  2. 2.Singer of "Hello" and "Skyfall"(ADELE)
  3. 3.Some paycheck withholdings(TAXES)
  4. 4.Apt name for a pet groundhog?(CHUCK)
  5. 5."S.N.L." V.I.P.s(HOSTS)

About the Friday, June 26, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is WATCH, answering “Where you'll find two hands on one arm.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.