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