New York Times releases daily Midi and Mini crossword puzzles for June 24‑25, 2026

The New York Times published its Midi crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a 9×9 grid titled “Order in the Court” with 40 clues, including themed answers such as PHONECASE, SANTASUIT and TIMETRIAL. The following day, Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Midi featured a 9×11 grid under the theme “Open and Shut Case”, containing 42 clues and a two‑part rebus involving a bug‑eating plant.

The newspaper’s Mini crossword also appeared on both dates. The June 24 edition offered answers like OMG, FIRST, FLOOR, EURO and SPED, while the June 25 edition included answers such as OMG, FIRST, FLOOR, EURO and SPED as well, with additional entries like SORE, MILES and GROUP. Both Mini puzzles consist of a handful of clues designed for rapid solving.