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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 16, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks
Answer: MASON
6A clue: Volvos or VWs
Answer: AUTOS
7A clue: “Wow, that’s wild!”
Answer: CRAZY
8A clue: Peaceful place
Answer: HAVEN
9A clue: Key above ~ on a Mac
Answer: ESC
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: ___ 1 (speed of sound)
Answer: MACH
2D clue: Emanating glow
Answer: AURA
3D clue: Fend (off)
Answer: STAVE
4D clue: Seeps slowly
Answer: OOZES
5D clue: Boy band with the 2000 hit “It’s Gonna Be Me”
Answer: NSYNC
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