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Mini Crossword Hints — June 28, 2026

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1 Across: LadsHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a casual word for young males.
  2. Hint 2: It's the informal plural term you'd use for a group of guys or young men.
  3. Hint 3: A word meaning young males, starts with B.
5 Across: Relating to a country's fleet of warshipsHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes something connected to a country's sea-based military.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the adjective used to describe ships, sailors, or fleets belonging to the military at sea.
  3. Hint 3: Relating to warships or a nation's sea military, starts with N.
6 Across: Sports stadiumHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a place where big sports events happen in front of crowds.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a large enclosed venue used for concerts or games like basketball or hockey.
  3. Hint 3: A large enclosed venue for sports or events, starts with A.
7 Across: Geeky, informallyHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a casual way to call someone very nerdy.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a fun slangy adjective describing someone obsessed with unfashionable, brainy interests.
  3. Hint 3: An informal word meaning nerdy or socially awkward, starts with D.
8 Across: Picnic-crashing insectsHint
  1. Hint 1: These little critters love to invade outdoor food gatherings.
  2. Hint 2: Think of small insects that march in lines and often show up uninvited at barbecues.
  3. Hint 3: Tiny insects that often ruin picnics, starts with A.

Down

1 Down: Nobleman ranking below a viscountHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a title of nobility, but not the highest one.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a rank in the peerage system, just below a viscount.
  3. Hint 3: A noble title ranking below a viscount, starts with B.
2 Down: Out in the open, not hiddenHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes something done without any secrecy.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a word meaning openly done, as opposed to hidden or secret.
  3. Hint 3: Meaning done in plain sight, starts with O.
3 Down: New York baseball team, casuallyHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a nickname for a famous baseball team from the Bronx.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the informal name fans use for New York's American League team.
  3. Hint 3: A casual nickname for New York's baseball team, starts with Y.
4 Down: Kill, as a dragonHint
  1. Hint 1: This verb describes what a hero might do to a fearsome mythical beast.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a dramatic word meaning to defeat or kill something monstrous.
  3. Hint 3: A word meaning to kill, as in defeating a dragon, starts with S.
5 Down: Nothing at all, in SpanishHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a foreign word meaning absolutely zero.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the Spanish way to say 'nothing at all.'
  3. Hint 3: The Spanish word for nothing, starts with N.

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June 28, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the June 28, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the June 28, 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/2026-06-28 reveals one answer at a time.