NYT Crossword Answers — June 16, 2026
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A Marvel clue and a Russian capital keep Tuesday globe-trotting.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fib | LIE | A lie is a small fib or untruth. |
| 4. Capital of Russia | MOSCOW | Moscow is the capital of Russia. |
| 6. Cozy corner | NOOK | A nook is a cozy, secluded corner. |
| 7. Marvel hero Stark | TONY | Tony Stark is Iron Man in the Marvel universe. |
| 8. Snake sound | HISS | A hiss is the sound a snake makes. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Not high | LOW | Low is the opposite of high. |
| 2. Frozen wonderland movie | IONIC | Ionic describes a type of chemical bond. |
| 3. Colorful arc after rain | ECHO | An echo is a repeated sound, common in canyons. |
| 4. Tiny insect on a picnic | MOTH | A moth is a small winged insect drawn to light. |
| 5. Winter vehicle | WAGON | A wagon is a wheeled vehicle for hauling. |
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