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Mini crossword answers for June 17, 2026

Mini Crossword · June 17, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with Q
  • 6 starts with U
  • 7 starts with I
  • 8 starts with L
  • 9 starts with T
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Witty one-liners QUIPS
  • 6 Across: Common poster in a geography class USMAP
  • 7 Across: Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026) ITALY
  • 8 Across: The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid LOGO
  • 9 Across: ___ socks (1970s fad) TOE
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with Q
  • 2 starts with U
  • 3 starts with I
  • 4 starts with P
  • 5 starts with S
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Patchwork blanket QUILT
  • 2 Down: "We feel the same!" USTOO
  • 3 Down: Word after spitting or mirror IMAGE
  • 4 Down: ___ Alto, Calif. PALO
  • 5 Down: Secret agent SPY
Show the solved grid
1Q2U3I4P5S6USMAP7ITALY8LOGO9TOE

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