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NYT Mini Crossword Answers
June 12, 2026

Complete solutions for every Across and Down clue in today's New York Times Mini Crossword.

Across
1 Vertical post in a doorframe JAMB
5 What "E" stands for in the musical mnemonic EGBDF EVERY
7 6:7, e.g. RATIO
8 Rap or tap KNOCK
9 Quick puff on a joint TOKE
Down
1 Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken JERK
2 ___-garde AVANT
3 "That makes two of us!" METOO
4 Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang BRICK
6 Oxen's harness YOKE

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About the NYT Mini Crossword – June 12, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact 5×5 puzzle published every day. Unlike the full NYT Crossword, the Mini is designed to be solved in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a quick daily brain workout. The answers above cover all 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues from the June 12, 2026 edition.

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