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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Fictional maker of the Little Giant Do-It-Yourself Rocket-Sled Kit
Answer: ACME
5A clue: Sound made while revving an imaginary motorcycle
Answer: VROOM
6A clue: Plant from which mezcal is distilled
Answer: AGAVE
7A clue: Wannabe or tryhard
Answer: POSER
8A clue: What a ticket entitles you to
Answer: ENTRY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Noble gas used in semiconductor manufacturing
Answer: ARGON
2D clue: Shore
Answer: COAST
3D clue: Worker who's typically busiest around the last day of each month
Answer: MOVER
4D clue: Kind of board at a nail salon
Answer: EMERY
5D clue: Hit a pen
Answer: VAPE
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