Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Witty one-liners
  2. 6.Common poster in a geography class
  3. 7.Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)
  4. 8.The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid
  5. 9.___ socks (1970s fad)

DOWN

  1. 1.Patchwork blanket
  2. 2."We feel the same!"
  3. 3.Word after spitting or mirror
  4. 4.___ Alto, Calif.
  5. 5.Secret agent

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Witty one-liners(QUIPS)
  2. 6.Common poster in a geography class(USMAP)
  3. 7.Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)(ITALY)
  4. 8.The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid(LOGO)
  5. 9.___ socks (1970s fad)(TOE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Patchwork blanket(QUILT)
  2. 2."We feel the same!"(USTOO)
  3. 3.Word after spitting or mirror(IMAGE)
  4. 4.___ Alto, Calif.(PALO)
  5. 5.Secret agent(SPY)

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About the Wednesday, June 17, 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.

One of today's longest entries is QUIPS, answering “Witty one-liners.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.