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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 21, 2026

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Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.

No spoilers until you tap Reveal.

Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer

1A L__ · 4A D____ · 6A A____ · 7A D____ · 8A R__ · 1D L____ · 2D A____ · 3D B____ · 4D D__ · 5D Y__

Across

1A: "Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly
LAB · more answers for this clue
4A: No-no for the lactose intolerant
DAIRY · more answers for this clue
6A: On the ocean
ATSEA · more answers for this clue
7A: Subway commuter's annoyance
DELAY · more answers for this clue
8A: Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix
RED · more answers for this clue

Down

1D: "See ya!"
LATER · more answers for this clue
2D: Pathway for an airplane beverage cart
AISLE · more answers for this clue
3D: No-no for the gluten-free
BREAD · more answers for this clue
4D: Apt palindrome for Father's Day
DAD · more answers for this clue
5D: Apt palindrome for Father's Day
YAY · more answers for this clue

Completed grid

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LAB
DAIRY
ATSEA
DELAY
RED

FAQ

1-Across: "Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly

LAB.

4-Across: No-no for the lactose intolerant

DAIRY.

6-Across: On the ocean

ATSEA.

7-Across: Subway commuter's annoyance

DELAY.

8-Across: Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix

RED.

1-Down: "See ya!"

LATER.

2-Down: Pathway for an airplane beverage cart

AISLE.

3-Down: No-no for the gluten-free

BREAD.

4-Down: Apt palindrome for Father's Day

DAD.

5-Down: Apt palindrome for Father's Day

YAY.