NYT Crossword Answers — June 11, 2026
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A stormy Thursday with a nature-heavy set of clues and a slippery 8-Across.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Applesauce brand? No, just a fruit | FIG | A fig is a soft, sweet fruit. |
| 4. Country famous for pasta | ITALY | Italy is renowned for its pasta cuisine. |
| 6. Turned on, as a lamp | LIT | Lit means switched on or illuminated. |
| 7. Weather phenomenon with lightning | STORM | A storm often brings lightning and thunder. |
| 8. Slippery fish | EEL | An eel is a long, slippery fish. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Battle | FIGHT | A fight is a battle or struggle. |
| 2. Inuit boat | IGLOO | An igloo is an Inuit snow dwelling. |
| 3. Golf peg | GNAT | A gnat is a tiny flying insect. |
| 4. Frozen cube tray filler | ICE | Ice cube trays are filled with water that freezes. |
| 5. Kingly | ROYAL | Royal means relating to a king or queen. |
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