NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 16, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks View hint and explanation

MASON

6A

Volvos or VWs View hint and explanation

AUTOS

7A

"Wow, that's wild!" View hint and explanation

CRAZY

8A

Peaceful place View hint and explanation

HAVEN

9A

Key above ~ on a Mac View hint and explanation

ESC

Down Answers

1D

___ 1 (speed of sound) View hint and explanation

MACH

2D

Emanating glow View hint and explanation

AURA

3D

Fend (off) View hint and explanation

STAVE

4D

Seeps slowly View hint and explanation

OOZES

5D

Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me" View hint and explanation

NSYNC