NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 21, 2026

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

Mini Crossword

Sunday, June 21, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly
  2. 4.No-no for the lactose intolerant
  3. 6.On the ocean
  4. 7.Subway commuter's annoyance
  5. 8.Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix

DOWN

  1. 1."See ya!"
  2. 2.Pathway for an airplane beverage cart
  3. 3.No-no for the gluten-free
  4. 4.Apt palindrome for Father's Day
  5. 5.Apt palindrome for Father's Day

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, June 21, 2026

1L
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly(LAB)
  2. 4.No-no for the lactose intolerant(DAIRY)
  3. 6.On the ocean(ATSEA)
  4. 7.Subway commuter's annoyance(DELAY)
  5. 8.Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix(RED)

DOWN

  1. 1."See ya!"(LATER)
  2. 2.Pathway for an airplane beverage cart(AISLE)
  3. 3.No-no for the gluten-free(BREAD)
  4. 4.Apt palindrome for Father's Day(DAD)
  5. 5.Apt palindrome for Father's Day(YAY)

About the Sunday, June 21, 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 DAIRY, answering “No-no for the lactose intolerant.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.