Apt palindrome for Father's Day

Latest answer — June 21, 2026

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  1. 1"Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly
  2. 4No-no for the lactose intolerant
  3. 6On the ocean
  4. 7Subway commuter's annoyance
  5. 8Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix

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  1. 1"See ya!"
  2. 2Pathway for an airplane beverage cart
  3. 3No-no for the gluten-free
  4. 4Apt palindrome for Father's Day
  5. 5Apt palindrome for Father's Day

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. "Black" or "Yellow" dog, familiarly — Answer: LAB
  2. 4. No-no for the lactose intolerant — Answer: DAIRY
  3. 6. On the ocean — Answer: ATSEA
  4. 7. Subway commuter's annoyance — Answer: DELAY
  5. 8. Like the logos of Marvel and Netflix — Answer: RED

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  1. 1. "See ya!" — Answer: LATER
  2. 2. Pathway for an airplane beverage cart — Answer: AISLE
  3. 3. No-no for the gluten-free — Answer: BREAD
  4. 4. Apt palindrome for Father's Day — Answer: DAD
  5. 5. Apt palindrome for Father's Day — Answer: YAY

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The answer to “Apt palindrome for Father's Day” in the New York Times Mini crossword is DAD — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 21, 2026 at 4-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include YAY. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Apt palindrome for Father's Day” answer

DAD (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as YAY

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Why the answer is DAD

DAD is the 3-letter solution that fits "Apt palindrome for Father's Day" in the NYT Mini crossword on June 21, 2026 (4-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Apt palindrome for Father's Day”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides DAD, it has also been YAY. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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What is the answer to “Apt palindrome for Father's Day”?

The answer is DAD, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 21, 2026. Other answers for this clue include YAY.

How many letters is the answer to “Apt palindrome for Father's Day”?

3 letters: DAD. Earlier fills for this clue have also been YAY (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 21, 2026, at 4-Down. Earlier appearances: June 21, 2026 → YAY.

Can “Apt palindrome for Father's Day” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides DAD, New York Times Mini has also used YAY for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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