NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 9, 2021
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A A__ · 4A Q____ · 7A U____ · 8A A____ · 9A Y___ · 1D A___ · 2D C____ · 3D T____ · 5D R___ · 6D K___
Across
1A: SAT alternative
4A: Particle that comes in six "flavors" — up, down, top, bottom, charm and strange
QUARK · more answers for this clue
7A: ___ Outfitters (clothing store)
URBAN · more answers for this clue
8A: How solitaire is played
ALONE · more answers for this clue
9A: Harness for oxen
YOKE · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Blue hue
AQUA · more answers for this clue
2D: Descriptor of spiral-shaped French fries
CURLY · more answers for this clue
3D: Off-limits
TABOO · more answers for this clue
5D: Military status
RANK · more answers for this clue
6D: Commonly ripped spot on jeans
KNEE · more answers for this clue
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ACT
QUARK
URBAN
ALONE
YOKE
FAQ
1-Across: SAT alternative
ACT.
4-Across: Particle that comes in six "flavors" — up, down, top, bottom, charm and strange
QUARK.
7-Across: ___ Outfitters (clothing store)
URBAN.
8-Across: How solitaire is played
ALONE.
9-Across: Harness for oxen
YOKE.
1-Down: Blue hue
AQUA.
2-Down: Descriptor of spiral-shaped French fries
CURLY.
3-Down: Off-limits
TABOO.
5-Down: Military status
RANK.
6-Down: Commonly ripped spot on jeans
KNEE.