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Word Craze Daily Mini June 21, 2026 Answers

All 27 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

27Clues

3-9Letters

133Total Tiles

5Tied Longest

4.9Avg Letters

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All 27 Answers at a Glance

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CHI 3L IDIOM 5L HEN 3L NERVE 5L OAT 3L SAREE 5L PRESIDENT 9L BACKCOURT 9L URINE 5L LIE 3L METER 5L ATM 3L PAYEE 5L REP 3L CHOP 4L HEAR 4L INTERCITY 9L INSINCERE 9L DEAD 4L IRREGULAR 9L OVEN 4L MEET 4L BUMP 4L AREA 4L KNEE 4L RITE 4L TEMP 4L

The Word Craze Daily Mini June 21, 2026 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 27 clues across 133 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are CHI and HEN and OAT and LIE and ATM and REP and the longest are PRESIDENT and BACKCOURT and INTERCITY and INSINCERE and IRREGULAR. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 27 clues and an average of 4.9 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. I each open 4 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on June 21, 2026. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

June 21, 2026 - 27 clues

#	Clue	Answer
1	Feng shui force	CHI 3 letters
2	"Ants in one's pants" or "bee in one's bonnet"	IDIOM 5 letters
3	Female lobster	HEN 3 letters
4	Temerity	NERVE 5 letters
5	Feed bit	OAT 3 letters
6	Ranee's wrap	SAREE 5 letters
7	Pierce, e.g.	PRESIDENT 9 letters
8	The defensive end in a basketball arena	BACKCOURT 9 letters
9	Drug test sample stuff	URINE 5 letters
10	Make up an excuse	LIE 3 letters
11	One runs in a cab	METER 5 letters
12	It has lots of cash	ATM 3 letters
13	Check recipient	PAYEE 5 letters
14	A.O.C., e.g.	REP 3 letters
15	Take a cleaver to	CHOP 4 letters
16	Catch wind of	HEAR 4 letters
17	These kinds of trains run between large, populated areas	INTERCITY 9 letters
18	Two-faced	INSINCERE 9 letters
19	Out of battery power	DEAD 4 letters
20	Nonconforming	IRREGULAR 9 letters
21	Bakery fixture	OVEN 4 letters
22	Nice to ____ you	MEET 4 letters
23	Word after baby or fist	BUMP 4 letters
24	Geometric calculation	AREA 4 letters
25	Joint for jumping	KNEE 4 letters
26	Confirmation, e.g.	RITE 4 letters
27	Summer helper, maybe	TEMP 4 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated

Feng shui force

CHI

C H I

CHI fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with C, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

"Ants in one's pants" or "bee in one's bonnet"

IDIOM

I D I O M

IDIOM fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated I. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with I, shared by 3 other answers today.

5 letters
3 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Female lobster

HEN

H E N

HEN fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with H, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Temerity

NERVE

N E R V E

NERVE fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening N is unique in today's set.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
4 distinct

Feed bit

OAT

O A T

OAT fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with O, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Ranee's wrap

SAREE

S A R E E

SAREE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening S is unique in today's set.

5 letters
3 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Pierce, e.g.

PRESIDENT

P R E S I D E N T

PRESIDENT fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with P, shared by 1 other answer today.

9 letters
3 vowels
6 consonants
8 distinct

The defensive end in a basketball arena

BACKCOURT

B A C K C O U R T

BACKCOURT fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated C. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

9 letters
3 vowels
6 consonants
8 distinct

Drug test sample stuff

URINE

U R I N E

URINE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening U is unique in today's set.

5 letters
3 vowels
2 consonants
5 distinct

Make up an excuse

LIE

L I E

LIE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening L is unique in today's set.

3 letters
2 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

One runs in a cab

METER

M E T E R

METER fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with M, shared by 1 other answer today.

5 letters
2 vowels
3 consonants
4 distinct

It has lots of cash

ATM

A T M

ATM fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Check recipient

PAYEE

P A Y E E

PAYEE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with P, shared by 1 other answer today.

5 letters
3 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

A.O.C., e.g.

REP

R E P

REP fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with R, shared by 1 other answer today.

3 letters
1 vowel
2 consonants
3 distinct

Take a cleaver to

CHOP

C H O P

CHOP fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with C, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Catch wind of

HEAR

H E A R

HEAR fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with H, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

These kinds of trains run between large, populated areas

INTERCITY

I N T E R C I T Y

INTERCITY fills 9 tiles - 3 vowels and 6 consonants, with a repeated I and T. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with I, shared by 3 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

9 letters
3 vowels
6 consonants
7 distinct

Two-faced

INSINCERE

I N S I N C E R E

INSINCERE fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated I and N and E. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with I, shared by 3 other answers today.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
6 distinct

Out of battery power

DEAD

D E A D

DEAD fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated D. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening D is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
3 distinct

Nonconforming

IRREGULAR

I R R E G U L A R

IRREGULAR fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, with a repeated R. It ties for the longest answer today, so leave it until crossings feed its letters. It opens with I, shared by 3 other answers today.

9 letters
4 vowels
5 consonants
7 distinct

Bakery fixture

OVEN

O V E N

OVEN fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with O, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Nice to ____ you

MEET

M E E T

MEET fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with M, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
3 distinct

Word after baby or fist

BUMP

B U M P

BUMP fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with B, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

Geometric calculation

AREA

A R E A

AREA fills 4 tiles - 3 vowels and 1 consonant, with a repeated A. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
3 vowels
1 consonant
3 distinct

Joint for jumping

KNEE

K N E E

KNEE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening K is unique in today's set.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
3 distinct

Confirmation, e.g.

RITE

R I T E

RITE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with R, shared by 1 other answer today.

4 letters
2 vowels
2 consonants
4 distinct

Summer helper, maybe

TEMP

T E M P

TEMP fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening T is unique in today's set.

4 letters
1 vowel
3 consonants
4 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

1
Start with the shortest clues
Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.
2
Count the tile slots before you commit
Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.
3
Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals
A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.
4
Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled
Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.
5
Commit early, correct fast
On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the June 21, 2026 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for June 21, 2026?

The June 21, 2026 Daily Mini has 27 clues across 133 total letter tiles.

What is the longest answer in the June 21, 2026 Daily Mini?

PRESIDENT and BACKCOURT and INTERCITY and INSINCERE and IRREGULAR are all tied at 9 letters each.

What is the shortest answer in the June 21, 2026 Daily Mini?

CHI and HEN and OAT and LIE and ATM and REP all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.

How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?

The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.

Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?

Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.

What time does the Daily Mini reset?

The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.

How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?

Today's 27 Mini clues contain 133 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 9 letters per answer.

Who compiles these answers?

The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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About This Puzzle

How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

Every set is verified against the tile slots shown in the app before the page is published.

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