NYT Crossword Answers — June 22, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Monday keeps it crisp with a Nordic capital and a sharp 7-Across.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Applaud | CLAP | To clap is to applaud with the hands. |
| 4. Capital of Norway | OSLO | Oslo is the capital of Norway. |
| 6. Consumed | ATE | Ate is the past tense of eat. |
| 7. Sharp cutting tool | BLADE | A blade is the sharp part of a cutting tool. |
| 8. Simple bed | COT | A cot is a simple, portable bed. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cool, in slang | CLASS | Class can describe someone with cool style. |
| 2. Escape | LOOT | Loot is stolen goods or spoils. |
| 3. Precipitation | PATE | Pate refers to the top of the head. |
| 4. Cereal grain | OAT | Oats are a cereal grain. |
| 5. Not shut | OPEN | Open is the opposite of shut. |
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