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Mini Crossword Hints — June 30, 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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1 Across: Sly animal in the henhouseHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a cunning creature often found in farmyard tales.
  2. Hint 2: This animal is famous for sneaking into chicken coops to steal eggs or hens.
  3. Hint 3: It's a clever, reddish wild canine whose name starts with F.
4 Across: "Remember the ___!" (Texas battle cry)Hint
  1. Hint 1: This phrase comes from a famous moment in American history.
  2. Hint 2: It's tied to a historic fort in Texas where a famous battle took place.
  3. Hint 3: The word completes a rallying cry and starts with A.
6 Across: Material used in stretchy glovesHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a common material known for its stretch and flexibility.
  2. Hint 2: It's often used in medical gloves and tight-fitting clothing because it's elastic.
  3. Hint 3: A synthetic or rubber-like material that starts with L.
7 Across: Instrument with 88 keysHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a large musical instrument found in concert halls.
  2. Hint 2: It's played with both hands and has black and white keys.
  3. Hint 3: A keyboard instrument with 88 keys that starts with P.
8 Across: Late-night sketch show, for shortHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a well-known TV show known for comedy sketches.
  2. Hint 2: It airs late at night and often features celebrity hosts and musical guests.
  3. Hint 3: A famous sketch comedy show abbreviation that starts with S.

Down

1 Down: Deadly, as an errorHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes something that can cause death or disaster.
  2. Hint 2: It's often used to describe a serious mistake with severe consequences.
  3. Hint 3: An adjective meaning deadly that starts with F.
2 Down: Sign of things to comeHint
  1. Hint 1: This word refers to something that hints at the future.
  2. Hint 2: It's often associated with superstition or fortune-telling.
  3. Hint 3: A word meaning a warning sign that starts with O.
3 Down: Hugs and kisses, in a textHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a common way to express affection at the end of a message.
  2. Hint 2: It represents hugs and kisses using letters and symbols.
  3. Hint 3: A texting shorthand that starts with X.
4 Down: Snowy European mountain rangeHint
  1. Hint 1: This mountain range is known for its snowy peaks in Europe.
  2. Hint 2: It's a famous range that stretches through countries like Switzerland and France.
  3. Hint 3: A mountain range that starts with A.
5 Down: Rested horizontally, as in bedHint
  1. Hint 1: This is the past tense form of a verb meaning to recline.
  2. Hint 2: It describes the position of lying down, as in sleeping.
  3. Hint 3: A verb form meaning to have rested horizontally that starts with L.

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June 30, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the June 30, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the June 30, 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/2026-06-30 reveals one answer at a time.