The New York Times Mini Crossword for Thursday, June 25, 2026, offers a quick yet satisfying mental workout. With a blend of everyday vocabulary and a clever two-part clue, today’s puzzle rewards solvers with a familiar phrase: FIRST FLOOR. Below, we break down every clue and answer to help you finish the grid or check your work.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1-Across: Texter’s “Wow!” — OMG (popular text abbreviation for surprise or excitement)
- 4-Across: With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators — FIRST
- 7-Across: See 4-Across — FLOOR (together, “FIRST FLOOR” is the common elevator label)
- 8-Across: Currency of Ireland and Italy — EURO (both countries use the euro)
- 9-Across: Went illegally fast — SPED (past tense of speed, meaning exceeding the limit)
Down Clues and Answers
- 1-Down: Not working — OFF
- 2-Down: A marathon has a little over 26 — MILES (26.2 miles)
- 3-Down: Airline boarding section — GROUP (boarding groups)
- 5-Down: Feeling it the next day — SORE
- 6-Down: Walked — TROD (past tense of tread)
The highlight of today’s puzzle is the linked 4- and 7-Across clues, which combine to form “FIRST FLOOR.” This type of split-clue design adds a fun layer of wordplay, reminding solvers why the Mini remains a favorite daily ritual. Alongside other NYT Games like Wordle and Connections, the Mini Crossword continues to deliver a brief but engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.