Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 12, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Friday, June 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Vertical post in a doorframe
  2. 5.What "E" stands for in the musical mnemonic EGBDF
  3. 7.6:7, e.g.
  4. 8.Rap or tap
  5. 9.Quick puff on a joint

DOWN

  1. 1.Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken
  2. 2.___-garde
  3. 3."That makes two of us!"
  4. 4.Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang
  5. 6.Oxen's harness

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, June 12, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Vertical post in a doorframe(JAMB)
  2. 5.What "E" stands for in the musical mnemonic EGBDF(EVERY)
  3. 7.6:7, e.g.(RATIO)
  4. 8.Rap or tap(KNOCK)
  5. 9.Quick puff on a joint(TOKE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken(JERK)
  2. 2.___-garde(AVANT)
  3. 3."That makes two of us!"(METOO)
  4. 4.Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang(BRICK)
  5. 6.Oxen's harness(YOKE)

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About the Friday, June 12, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

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