The NY Times Mini Crossword June 16, 2026 puzzle by Ian Livengood is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks MASON
- 6 Volvos or VWs AUTOS
- 7 “Wow, that’s wild!” CRAZY
- 8 Peaceful place HAVEN
- 9 Key above ~ on a Mac ESC
Down
- 1 ___ 1 (speed of sound) MACH
- 2 Emanating glow AURA
- 3 Fend (off) STAVE
- 4 Seeps slowly OOZES
- 5 Boy band with the 2000 hit “It’s Gonna Be Me” NSYNC
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