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What made this one tricky:
- The Mini answer set is split into 5 Across entries and 5 Down entries, so checking crossings is safer than reading the list straight through.
Today's Mini fills in LAB, DAIRY, AT SEA, DELAY, and RED across, with LATER, AISLE, BREAD, DAD, and YAY down. LAB and LATER lock the upper-left corner, while DAIRY and BREAD create the food-restriction pair. AT SEA anchors the center row, and DAD plus YAY finish the short Father's Day-palindrome clues.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 24182 | Across: LAB, DAIRY, AT SEA, DELAY, RED | Down: LATER, AISLE, BREAD, DAD, YAY |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | 24181 | Across: ITS, NOT, KID, TWO FACE, REGIMES, ORIGAMI, SSE, LAG, ANN | Down: INTROS, TOWERS, STOGIE, KAMALA, ICEMAN, DESIGN, FIG |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | 23995 | Across: SKEW, LOVE, VIRAL, OMENS, LEASH | Down: SLIME, KOREA, EVANS, WELSH, VOL |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | 24179 | Across: BAD, ALONE, TODAY, STOVE, SYS | Down: BATS, ALOT, DODOS, NAVY, EYES |
More from the desk
This is a compact 5x5 Mini, so the crossings do most of the work. Once DAIRY and BREAD are placed, AT SEA and DELAY have enough structure to settle quickly.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Mini Crossword answers?
Across: LAB, DAIRY, AT SEA, DELAY, RED. Down: LATER, AISLE, BREAD, DAD, YAY.
What is 1-Across in today's Mini?
1-Across is LAB.
What is 1-Down in today's Mini?
1-Down is LATER.
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