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Mini Crossword Hints — June 19, 2026

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Across

1 Across: A dollar, informallyHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a casual term for a unit of American money.
  2. Hint 2: Think of slang used when talking about spending a single dollar bill.
  3. Hint 3: It means one dollar in everyday speech, and starts with B.
5 Across: Sofa that folds out into a bedHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a piece of furniture found in living rooms.
  2. Hint 2: It's a type of couch that converts into a place to sleep at night.
  3. Hint 3: It's a fold-out sofa-bed, and starts with F.
6 Across: Slip away from, as a pursuerHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about how someone escapes from being chased.
  2. Hint 2: This means to cleverly avoid or dodge someone following you.
  3. Hint 3: It means to escape or evade a chaser, and starts with E.
7 Across: Say yes; be of the same mindHint
  1. Hint 1: This is about reaching agreement in a conversation.
  2. Hint 2: It means to say 'yes' or share the same opinion as someone else.
  3. Hint 3: It means to concur or consent, and starts with A.
8 Across: Perfect scores from judgesHint
  1. Hint 1: This relates to scoring in competitions like gymnastics or diving.
  2. Hint 2: Judges hold up cards showing this number when a performance is flawless.
  3. Hint 3: It's the highest possible score in judged events, and starts with T.

Down

1 Down: Swelling or outward bumpHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about something that sticks out unexpectedly on a surface.
  2. Hint 2: This describes a part that puffs outward, like a lump under fabric or skin.
  3. Hint 3: It's a word for an outward puffing or lump, and starts with B.
2 Down: 180-degree driving maneuverHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a driving move you make when you go the wrong way.
  2. Hint 2: It's when a car turns completely around to head back the way it came.
  3. Hint 3: It's a full reversal in direction while driving, and starts with U.
3 Down: Secret writing systemsHint
  1. Hint 1: This relates to hidden or encrypted messages.
  2. Hint 2: Spies and codebreakers work with these secret systems of communication.
  3. Hint 3: They are secret language systems used to hide meaning, and start with C.
4 Down: Joint above the shinHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a part of your leg.
  2. Hint 2: It's the joint that lets your leg bend, located between your thigh and shin.
  3. Hint 3: It's the joint above your shin, and starts with K.
5 Down: Impressive accomplishmentHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes something worth being proud of.
  2. Hint 2: It's a notable achievement or impressive act of skill.
  3. Hint 3: It means an admirable achievement, and starts with F.

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June 19, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the June 19, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the June 19, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?
No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?
Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-06-19 reveals one answer at a time.