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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 18, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Pop music’s ___ Bunny
Answer: BAD
4A clue: Unaccompanied
Answer: ALONE
7A clue: Date circled in blue on a Google Calendar
Answer: TODAY
8A clue: Kitchen appliance with burners
Answer: STOVE
9A clue: The “S” of GPS: Abbr.
Answer: SYS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Takes a turn at the plate
Answer: BATS
2D clue: Tons and tons
Answer: ALOT
3D clue: Extinct flightless pigeons (don’t worry, you’ve heard of this answer!)
Answer: DODOS
5D clue: Dark shade of blue
Answer: NAVY
6D clue: Googly ___
Answer: EYES
