NYT Crossword Answers — June 18, 2026
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Thursday features a quick music clue at 7-Across and a European capital.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boxing win, briefly | TKO | TKO stands for technical knockout in boxing. |
| 4. Capital of Germany | BERLIN | Berlin is the capital of Germany. |
| 6. Consume | EAT | To eat is to consume food. |
| 7. Country singer McEntire | REBA | Reba McEntire is a country music star. |
| 8. Attempt | TRY | To try is to make an attempt. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Musical group | TEAM | A team is a group working together. |
| 2. Not shut | KEEN | Keen means eager or sharp. |
| 3. Body of water | OCEAN | An ocean is a vast body of saltwater. |
| 4. Two-wheeled ride | BIKE | A bike is a two-wheeled vehicle. |
| 5. Woodwind reed | NOTE | A note is a single musical tone. |
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