NYT Crossword Answers — June 12, 2026
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Friday leans on music history with a Beatles clue at 7-Across.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Piece of corn | COB | A cob is the central core of an ear of corn. |
| 4. Capital of Greece | ATHENS | Athens is the capital of Greece. |
| 6. Feeling of wonder | AWE | Awe is a feeling of reverential wonder. |
| 7. Beatles member Ringo | STARR | Ringo Starr was the drummer of the Beatles. |
| 8. Chewy candy | GUM | Gum is a chewy candy meant to be chewed, not swallowed. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baby's bed | CRIB | A crib is a small bed for a baby. |
| 2. Not shut | OPEN | Open is the opposite of shut. |
| 3. Ocean motion | BAY | A bay is a body of water partly enclosed by land. |
| 4. Highest cards | ACES | Aces are the highest-ranking cards in many games. |
| 5. Snake's warning | SSS | A snake makes an s-like hissing warning. |
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