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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for June 12, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: Vertical post in a door frame
Answer: JAMB
5A Hint: What “E” Means in the Musical Mnemonic EGBDF
Answer: ALL
7A clue: 6:7, for example
Answer: RATIO
8A clue: Rap or tap
Answer: CUT
9 Hint: A Quick Puff on a Joint
Answer: TOKE
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Type of Jamaican Chicken Seasoning
Answer: JERK
2D index: ___-guard
Answer: BEFORE
3D Clue: “That makes two of us!”
Answer: METOO
Clue 4D: Seriously Missed Jump Shot, Hoop Slang
Solution: BRICK
Clue 6D: the harness of the oxen
Answer: PLAY