Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 18, 2026

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

Mini Crossword

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Pop music's ___ Bunny
  2. 4.Unaccompanied
  3. 7.Date circled in blue on a Google Calendar
  4. 8.Kitchen appliance with burners
  5. 9.The "S" of GPS: Abbr.

DOWN

  1. 1.Takes a turn at the plate
  2. 2.Tons and tons
  3. 3.Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)
  4. 5.Dark shade of blue
  5. 6.Googly ___

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, June 18, 2026

1B
2A
3D
4A
L
O
5N
6E
7T
O
D
A
Y
8S
T
O
V
E
9S
Y
S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Pop music's ___ Bunny(BAD)
  2. 4.Unaccompanied(ALONE)
  3. 7.Date circled in blue on a Google Calendar(TODAY)
  4. 8.Kitchen appliance with burners(STOVE)
  5. 9.The "S" of GPS: Abbr.(SYS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Takes a turn at the plate(BATS)
  2. 2.Tons and tons(ALOT)
  3. 3.Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)(DODOS)
  4. 5.Dark shade of blue(NAVY)
  5. 6.Googly ___(EYES)

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About the Thursday, June 18, 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 ALONE, answering “Unaccompanied.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.