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Minute Crossword Hints — June 17, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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10 clues
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Across

1 Across: Rod connecting two wheelsHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Rod connecting two...
5 Across: Wintry mix of rain and iceHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Wintry mix of...
6 Across: Waits in them at the DMVHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter L.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Waits in them...
7 Across: Piano key material, traditionallyHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter I.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Piano key material,...
8 Across: Refuse to admitHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Refuse to admit...

Down

1 Down: Kicking and breathingHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Kicking and breathing...
2 Down: Noble gas used in bright lampsHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter X.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Noble gas used...
3 Down: Suspicious or waryHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter L.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Suspicious or wary...
4 Down: Online marketplace for handmade goodsHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter E.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Online marketplace for...
5 Down: Went down the playground favorite?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter S.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Went down the...

Use hints slowly

Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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