NYT Crossword Answers — June 23, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Tuesday visits Peru and crowns the puzzle with a regal 7-Across.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baseball hat | CAP | A cap is a soft hat, common in baseball. |
| 4. Capital of Peru | LIMA | Lima is the capital of Peru. |
| 6. Frozen water | ICE | Ice is frozen water. |
| 7. Royal headwear | CROWN | A crown is worn by a king or queen. |
| 8. Curved fruit | PEAR | A pear is a sweet, bell-shaped fruit. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baby cat | CICADA | A cicada is a loud summer insect. |
| 2. Rescue | AICO | Aid is help given to those in need. |
| 3. Consume | PEN | A pen is a writing instrument. |
| 4. Not truth | LIE | A lie is an untruth. |
| 5. Prospector's find | MOTOR | A motor is a machine that produces motion. |
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