NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 12, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Vertical post in a doorframe View hint and explanation

JAMB

5A

What "E" stands for in the musical mnemonic EGBDF View hint and explanation

EVERY

7A

7, e.g. View hint and explanation

RATIO

8A

Rap or tap View hint and explanation

KNOCK

9A

Quick puff on a joint View hint and explanation

TOKE

Down Answers

1D

Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken View hint and explanation

JERK

2D

___-garde View hint and explanation

AVANT

3D

"That makes two of us!" View hint and explanation

METOO

4D

Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang View hint and explanation

BRICK

6D

Oxen's harness View hint and explanation

YOKE