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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Christina Iverson: QUIPS opens the Across clues and QUILT runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

  • 1. Witty one-liners
    QUIPS
  • 6. Common poster in a geography class
    USMAP
  • 7. Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)
    ITALY
  • 8. The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid
    LOGO
  • 9. ___ socks (1970s fad)
    TOE

Down

  • 1. Patchwork blanket
    QUILT
  • 2. "We feel the same!"
    USTOO
  • 3. Word after spitting or mirror
    IMAGE
  • 4. ___ Alto, Calif.
    PALO
  • 5. Secret agent
    SPY

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: QUIPS · USMAP · ITALY · LOGO · TOE
Down: QUILT · USTOO · IMAGE · PALO · SPY
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