June 21 Mini Crossword: It’s all about the LAB

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Today is June 21. The NYTimes Mini is out. You might be stuck on a clue.

We fixed that.

Here are the answers. Plus a tip: check our other links for Wordle, Strands and Connections help. Also the sports version of Connections. Just in case you need that.

Let’s look at the puzzle. There’s a Father’s Day vibe here. Fitting, I guess.

Across the board

1A: “Black” or “Yellow” dog, familiarly

Answer: LAB

You know this one. Short. Sweet.

4A: No-no for the lactose intoleratt

Answer: DAIRY

Avoid this. Obvious.

6A: On the ocean

Answer: ATSEA

Out there. Drifting.

7A: Subway commuter’s annoyance

Answer: DELAY

Who has time for this. Nobody.

8A: Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix

Answer: RED

Bold branding. Both use it.

Down the aisle

1D: “See ya!”

Answer: LATER

Short exit. Clean.

2D: Pathway for an airplane beverage cart

Answer: AISLE

Walk carefully. Don’t drop your drink.

3D: No-no for the gluten-free

Answer: BREAD

Skip the loaf. Keep it simple.

4D: Apt palindrome for Father’s Day

Answer: DAD

Read it forward. Backward. Same thing.

Words are tricky. Palindromes are fun.

Who solves this before breakfast? Some of you, probably.

The answers are simple. But the stress of missing the bus isn’t.

Happy solving.