NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 15, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, June 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Postponed, with "off"
  2. 4.Mini-golf stroke
  3. 5.Silly ___ (classic toy)
  4. 6.Syndicate of drug dealers
  5. 7."Inside Out" emotion whose head bursts into flame
  6. 8.Corona or Coors

DOWN

  1. 1.Aimlessly spend time around the house
  2. 2.Say
  3. 3.Texter's sign-off
  4. 4.Completely get rid of
  5. 5.Window section
  6. 6.Alternative to the subway

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, June 15, 2026

1P
2U
3T
4P
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5P
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Y
6C
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7A
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8B
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Postponed, with "off"(PUT)
  2. 4.Mini-golf stroke(PUTT)
  3. 5.Silly ___ (classic toy)(PUTTY)
  4. 6.Syndicate of drug dealers(CARTEL)
  5. 7."Inside Out" emotion whose head bursts into flame(ANGER)
  6. 8.Corona or Coors(BEER)

DOWN

  1. 1.Aimlessly spend time around the house(PUTTER)
  2. 2.Say(UTTER)
  3. 3.Texter's sign-off(TTYL)
  4. 4.Completely get rid of(PURGE)
  5. 5.Window section(PANE)
  6. 6.Alternative to the subway(CAB)

About the Monday, June 15, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 6 rows, 6 Across clues and 6 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is CARTEL, answering “Syndicate of drug dealers.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.