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Mini Crossword Hints — June 22, 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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Across

1 Across: Facts and figures fed to a computerHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what you feed into computers to get useful results.
  2. Hint 2: This is another word for information, statistics, or numbers used in analysis.
  3. Hint 3: It means information collected for reference or analysis, and it starts with D.
5 Across: Sounds of amazement at fireworksHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what people exclaim when watching a dazzling sky display.
  2. Hint 2: These are sounds of awe and wonder, often paired with 'aahs'.
  3. Hint 3: It's an exclamation of amazement, and it starts with O.
6 Across: Area strained by a pulled muscle in athletesHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about a common sports injury area near the hip.
  2. Hint 2: Athletes often 'pull' this muscle area near the top of the inner thigh.
  3. Hint 3: It's the place where the abdomen meets the thigh, and it starts with G.
8 Across: Server's item for carrying drinksHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about what a waiter carries food or drinks on.
  2. Hint 2: This flat item helps servers balance multiple items at once.
  3. Hint 3: It's a flat surface used to carry dishes or cups, and it starts with T.
9 Across: Queen ___ of Great Britain, or the girl in "Green Gables"Hint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a royal name or a beloved literary character.
  2. Hint 2: This name belongs to both a British queen and the orphan girl from a classic novel set in Canada.
  3. Hint 3: It's the name shared by a monarch and a fictional redhead, and it starts with A.

Down

1 Down: Loyal, tail-wagging petHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about a classic household companion known for loyalty.
  2. Hint 2: This animal is famous for wagging its tail and being 'man's best friend'.
  3. Hint 3: It's a common household pet known for loyalty, and it starts with D.
2 Down: Largest artery in the bodyHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about the body's main blood vessel system.
  2. Hint 2: This large artery carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
  3. Hint 3: It's the body's largest artery, and it starts with A.
3 Down: Prickle on a rose stemHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about something sharp you might find on a flower stem.
  2. Hint 2: This small sharp point can prick your finger if you touch a rose the wrong way.
  3. Hint 3: It's a sharp point on a plant stem, and it starts with T.
4 Down: From the world's largest continentHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about someone's origin tied to a huge landmass.
  2. Hint 2: This word describes someone or something from the biggest continent on Earth.
  3. Hint 3: It means originating from the largest continent, and it starts with A.
7 Down: Science Guy BillHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a TV personality known for making science fun.
  2. Hint 2: This man is famously known as 'The Science Guy' from educational TV.
  3. Hint 3: It's the surname of a famous science educator, and it starts with N.

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June 22, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the June 22, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the June 22, 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/2026-06-22 reveals one answer at a time.