NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 28, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Sunday, June 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of relaxation
  2. 4.Summer vacation destination
  3. 7."In some bad news ..."
  4. 8.Extend, as a contract
  5. 9.Flying squirrel's landing point

DOWN

  1. 1.Muscles exercised by crunches
  2. 2.What the Tin Man wants from the Wizard of Oz
  3. 3.Bill of HBO's "Barry"
  4. 5.You're reading one
  5. 6.Super-excited, in slang

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, June 28, 2026

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2H
3H
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6H
7S
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8R
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of relaxation(AHH)
  2. 4.Summer vacation destination(BEACH)
  3. 7."In some bad news ..."(SADLY)
  4. 8.Extend, as a contract(REUP)
  5. 9.Flying squirrel's landing point(TREE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Muscles exercised by crunches(ABS)
  2. 2.What the Tin Man wants from the Wizard of Oz(HEART)
  3. 3.Bill of HBO's "Barry"(HADER)
  4. 5.You're reading one(CLUE)
  5. 6.Super-excited, in slang(HYPE)

About the Sunday, June 28, 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 BEACH, answering “Summer vacation destination.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.