NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 29, 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

Monday, June 29, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Quiet, or a flower
  2. 4.N.Y.C. home of van Gogh's "The Starry Night"
  3. 5."Seriously? We're still doing this?"
  4. 7.Pyramid inhabitant
  5. 8.Top-tier, as celebrities

DOWN

  1. 1.Super-rich individual
  2. 2.Savory flavor, as in kimchi and soy sauce
  3. 3.Seriously injures
  4. 4.Baby's first word, maybe
  5. 6.Parent company of The Athletic: Abbr.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, June 29, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Quiet, or a flower(MUM)
  2. 4.N.Y.C. home of van Gogh's "The Starry Night"(MOMA)
  3. 5."Seriously? We're still doing this?"(AGAIN)
  4. 7.Pyramid inhabitant(MUMMY)
  5. 8.Top-tier, as celebrities(ALIST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Super-rich individual(MOGUL)
  2. 2.Savory flavor, as in kimchi and soy sauce(UMAMI)
  3. 3.Seriously injures(MAIMS)
  4. 4.Baby's first word, maybe(MAMA)
  5. 6.Parent company of The Athletic: Abbr.(NYT)

About the Monday, June 29, 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 AGAIN, answering “"Seriously? We're still doing this?".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.