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If you’ve ever read about child development or are interested in the topic, odds are you’ve heard of Jean Piaget. He was a Swiss psychologist known for his research and writings on cognitive development and believed that educating kids was of the utmost importance. As Britannica reported, he was “the first to make a systematic study of the acquisition of understanding in children.” And that’s pretty appropriate, since our quote of the day includes his thoughts on how different—or alike—adults and children are.

Piaget was born on Aug. 9, 1896, in Switzerland. He initially had an interest in zoology; he got a doctorate in the subject, which he studied at university alongside philosophy. However, after college, he got really interested in psychology, even studying under Carl Jung in Zürich. He then studied at Sorbonne University in Paris, starting in 1919, where he became interested in the kinds of mistakes kids would make on reading tests he administered. This led to his lifelong study of cognitive development. 

While we understand today that kids have very different ways of thinking than adults do, according to VeryWellMind, that hasn’t always been the case. In fact, people used to think that children were just “mini-adults.” So Piaget’s research really blew open this concept that kids have their own thought processes that are “fundamentally different from adults’.”

As you can imagine, Piaget’s work was significant and influential not just in developmental psychology, but in other fields like sociology, education and more. And today’s quote can be taken many ways, but it really highlights that we are an extension of our childhood selves, even if we don’t think the same way we did back then.

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Quote of the Day by Jean Piaget

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“There is an adult in every child and a child in every adult…”

This quote appears in Jean Piaget’s book, The Moral Judgment of the Child, in Chapter 1 titled, “The Rules of the Game.” Specifically, it’s at the end of this chapter, under the eighth section called “Conclusions: Motor Rules and the Two Kinds of Respect.”

Before this quote, Piaget is describing experiments or studies in which they’re trying to see the difference between how children and adults make decisions. And of course, there are huge discrepancies between the two groups, as is his central thesis. 

Adults have more life experience, more knowledge and more common sense (their brains are just more developed) and can therefore make more complex choices. And again, as VeryWellMind reported, Piaget ultimately came up with a theory that stated children’s thinking is different from adults. 

But, he does still say in this paragraph that adults can still resort to child-like decision-making, especially in situations where extreme conformity is expected. 

“In certain circumstances where he experiments in new types of conduct by cooperating with his equals, the child is already an adult. There is an adult in every child and a child in every adult… There exist in the child certain attitudes and beliefs which intellectual development will more and more tend to eliminate: there are others which will acquire more and more importance. The latter are not derived from the former but are partly antagonistic to them.”

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Deeper Meaning of Jean Piaget’s Quote—Personal Development and Your Inner Child

At first, it might seem like this quote contradicts the main point in his theories on human development. However, as he notes right after the quote, he’s not saying that adults and children are the same in their understanding of a situation or in the conclusions they make. He’s simply saying that there are echoes of children—maybe even your inner child—in every adult.

“It is, we may say, simply a question of the proportions in which they are mixed; so long as we remember that every difference of proportion is also a difference of general quality, for the spirit is one and undivided,” he wrote.

He is saying that even though there can be bits and pieces here and there of adult decision-making in kids, it’s not 100% and usually only comes up when they’re with equals (i.e., other kids). And simple—or even uniform—choices might bring out a little more of the kid in you, when it comes to adults. 

It’s important to note that the first half—“There is an adult in every child…”—is referring to choices and how understanding develops. So you obviously don’t want to take this at face value or on its own because it might be taken the wrong way without the context. He’s not saying that kids have the capacity to be adults or make adult decisions. But in connection with the second part of the quote, it’s sweet to think about who you were, your inner child and just how everything can be cyclical. 

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More Quotes from Jean Piaget

• “To understand is to invent.”
• "Children have real understanding only of that which they invent themselves, and each time that we try to teach them something too quickly, we keep them from reinventing it themselves."
• “If children fail to understand one another, it is because they think they understand one another.”
• “Education, for most people, means trying to lead the child to resemble the typical adult of his society... But for me, education means making creators... You have to make inventors, innovators, not conformists.”
• “The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”
• “Intelligence is what you use when you don’t know what to do.”
• “Play is the answer to how anything new comes about.”

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The vibes of a meal come down to your table setting. While mismatched dishes are totally okay and functional, they’re not always the most aesthetically pleasing. A matching dinnerware set can make any meal feel elevated and allow you to properly plate appetizers, entrees, and desserts. If you’re looking for one that's summer-ready, this Vancasso Malacasa 12-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set is definitely worth checking out at Walmart. 

Right now, you can score it on sale for a whopping 58% off for a limited time with a Walmart flash deal. Featuring stunning ocean hues, this dinnerware set normally retails for $71, but it’s now marked down to just $30. It’s also available in two other styles, including one with muted light tones, and another with bright colors. Those are on sale for $30 and $43, respectively. 

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From casual weekend lunches to fancy alfresco dinners, this dinnerware set will instantly elevate your table setting and make it look put-together. Featuring rich and vibrant blue hues with a speckled glaze, this set exudes coastal charm and will make you feel like you’re dining at a seaside bistro. The other $30 set boasts cream, gray, and blue tones, while the $43 version comes with brightly colored dishes in red, blue, orange, and green. 

Swap out your mismatched plates and bowls for this cohesive set that includes four dinner plates, four dessert/salad plates, and four bowls. With a 10.5-inch diameter and a 1.2-inch depth, the dinner plates are the ideal size for your main course. They offer plenty of room and have a lifted edge to prevent food from spilling over, even if you’re enjoying a juicy steak or a saucy pasta. 

The smaller plates have an 8-inch diameter and are 1.1 inches deep. You can use these for appetizers like salads and wings, desserts like cakes and brownies, and for anything else you see fit. Finishing off the set, the bowls have a 5.8-inch diameter and are 2.7 inches deep. They can hold a maximum of 24 ounces, making them ideal for ice cream, cereal, and soups. 

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Made of lead-free ceramic porcelain, these dishes are sturdy and durable. Multiple reviewers noted that the quality is great and they feel heavy-duty. These dishes are microwave-safe and oven-safe, allowing you to safely reheat food on them. They’re also dishwasher-safe, making cleanup quick and effortless. When they’re not in use, you can stack the pieces on top of each other to store them efficiently in your cabinets. 

“Each piece is unique and beautiful!” one reviewer raved. “The splashes of dark tiny specks add character.” Another shopper described these dishes as “so pretty and sturdy.”

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Ella Langley has added another major achievement to her growing list of career milestones.

The country singer’s hit single “Choosin’ Texas” has now spent a record-setting 28th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart dated June 13, making it the longest-leading hit by a solo female artist with no other credited recording artists since the chart became the genre’s main songs ranking in 1958.

The new mark pushes Langley past Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope,” which held the previous record after dominating the chart during 2020 and 2021.

According to Billboard, “Choosin’ Texas” earned 27 million official U.S. streams, 48.9 million radio audience impressions, and 8,000 sales during the tracking week of May 22-28.

Ella Langley attends the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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The achievement further cements what has become one of the biggest country music success stories of the decade. Since reaching No. 1 in early December 2025, the song has remained at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart without interruption.

Only three songs in the chart’s history have spent more weeks at No. 1 than “Choosin’ Texas”: Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s “Meant to Be” with 50 weeks, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” with 45 weeks and Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” with 34 weeks.

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The latest chart milestone adds to an already historic year for Langley.

For the entirety of 2026, “Choosin’ Texas” has remained the No. 1 song on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The single first reached the summit in December 2025 and has continued its streak week after week.

Just weeks earlier, the song tied Barrett’s “I Hope” for fourth place among the longest-running No. 1 hits in the chart’s history. With its 28th week on top, Langley now owns the record outright among solo female country artists.

The song’s dominance extends beyond country music. “Choosin’ Texas” also spent 10 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, helping transform Langley from a rising star into one of the genre’s most successful performers.

At the same time, she continues to occupy multiple positions near the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. For five consecutive weeks, Langley has held the chart’s top three spots with “Choosin’ Texas” at No. 1, “Be Her” at No. 2, and “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” featuring Morgan Wallen, at No. 3.

No other woman has achieved that feat for multiple weeks on the chart. Langley co-wrote “Choosin’ Texas” alongside Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor. She also co-produced the song with Lambert and Ben West.

The track serves as a centerpiece of her second studio album, Dandelion, which arrived in 2026 and further expanded her commercial success.

Born in Hope Hull, Alabama, Langley first gained widespread attention through viral songs and years of steady touring before breaking into the mainstream. Her debut album, Hungover, helped introduce her to a larger audience, while “Choosin’ Texas” elevated her to a new level of stardom.

Speaking previously about the song’s success, Langley admitted she never expected it to reach such heights.

“It was such a crazy moment,” the Alabama native previously told Billboard about learning that “Choosin’ Texas” had reached No. 1 on the Hot 100.

“My label called, with my team on speaker, and it was just surreal. We loved the song when we wrote it, but none of us thought that it would be the song to do everything it’s doing. It keeps giving us a reason to celebrate new milestones.”

Those milestones have continued throughout 2026.

In addition to her chart success, Langley recently made headlines after winning seven Academy of Country Music Awards in a single night, setting a new record for the most ACM wins in one year.

With “Choosin’ Texas” still leading the Hot Country Songs chart and continuing to perform strongly across streaming, sales and radio platforms, the song remains within reach of climbing even higher on the all-time list.

For now, the record-breaking single stands alone as the longest-running No. 1 country hit by a solo female artist in Billboard Hot Country Songs history, marking another landmark moment in Ella Langley’s remarkable rise.

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Most people assume that their taxes are reduced after retirement, but for many, that’s actually the opposite. What’s the culprit? Required minimum distributions (RMDs) can hit you with a tax bill you never expected. So who has to pay, and what can you do about it?

What Are RMDs and Why Do They Matter

If you’ve been sitting on your traditional IRA or 401(k) accounts and are are approaching 73 — or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later — the IRS requires you to begin withdrawing funds at that age under rules updated by the SECURE 2.0 Act. There’s a minimum you’re required to take each year, calculated for each individual account, and missing the deadline could incur heavy penalties up to 25%, says Kiplinger.

The RMDs are taxable, and it’s possible it could drive you into a higher tax bracket. This could trigger the taxation of Social Security benefits and drive up your Medicare premiums by thousands of dollars a year.  

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Social Security

The Motley Fool notes in a piece that RMDs can leave you open to taxation of your Social Security benefits. A single retiree receiving $3,000 a month in Social Security already exceeds the $25,000 combined income threshold where benefits become taxable. A $10,000 RMD on top of that can push them toward the 85% taxation threshold — meaning up to 85 cents of every Social Security dollar becomes taxable income. 

The thresholds for determining taxable income haven’t been indexed for inflation since 1984, states Instead in a piece about RMDs. This means that many retirees will find themselves with taxable Social Security once they begin drawing on their accounts.

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Medicare Premiums

Income-related monthly adjustment amounts, or IRMAAs, can create surcharges that go above and beyond the standard Medicare part B charge. If your RMDs push you into a higher tax bracket, it’s not unrealistic to face IRMAAs based on your modified adjusted gross incomes (MAGIs) from two years prior. 

Medicare's IRMAA surcharges are calculated based on your income from two years prior — meaning a large RMD in 2026 won't affect your Medicare premiums until 2028, catching many retirees off guard long after they've forgotten about the original withdrawal. Talking with a financial planner can give you the opportunity to better prepare for when your monthly premiums change. 

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What You Can Do About It

If you’re between the ages of 59 1/2 and 73, then you can begin drawing on your IRAs and 401(k)s now to lower those accounts before RMDs kick in. Drawing on your accounts earlier may even help you defer benefits until the age of 70 when benefits will be at their highest. 

Other options include xecuting a Roth conversion — moving pre-tax money into a Roth IRA during lower-income years — so future withdrawals are tax-free and exempt from RMD requirements entirely. Health savings accounts are triple tax-advantaged — contributions go in pre-tax, grow tax-free, and can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified medical expenses Medicare doesn't cover. One important caveat: once you enroll in Medicare, you can no longer make new HSA contributions, so this strategy applies to pre-Medicare retirees or existing HSA balances.

You may not be able to avoid RMD tax hits completely, but a good financial planner will help you find all the ways to reduce your liabilities. No matter your age, there’s likely a strategy that will help you keep more of your money in your pocket. 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle should be a breeze if you know your team nicknames. Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Saturday, June 13, 2026, you've come to the right place.

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What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."

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Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on June 13, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

• Yellow: Vital sports equipment.
• Green: College nicknames.
• Blue: Not small.
• Purple: Hoops teams, if you play around with their names.

Here Are Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

• Yellow: BALLS
• Green: BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS
• Blue: "BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES
• Purple: NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER

If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!

The answers to today's Connections Sports Edition #628 are coming up next.

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What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• BALLS: BOCCE, CUE, GOLF, WIFFLE
• BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS: NU, OSU, UM, USC
• "BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES: HURT, MAC, PAPI, UNIT
• NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER: ACER, AWK, EA, NICK

Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.

Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

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Convertible sofas can be a lifesaver in small spaces. When your living room works overtime as your guest room, media room, and office, finding a couch that can easily switch from spacious seating to a comfy bed is a must. To do that without overspending, we suggest heading to Target, where you'll find some of the best deals on reliable furniture that won't overwhelm smaller spaces.

Case in point, the Mjkone Queen-Size Sofa Bed is currently on sale for under $300. The light gray option offers the deepest discount at 40% off its usual $470 price, now $282, while the beige, dark blue, dark gray, and yellow colors are priced slightly lower at $281, which is 33% off their usual $420 price. There is also a full-size version on sale for $195 and currently available in all five colors. 

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Designed for smaller rooms, this armless couch measures 64.2 inches long, 33.9 inches deep, and 33.5 inches high, offering plenty of space for two to three people to sit comfortably. The sofa's thick memory foam cushions are upholstered in linen fabric, which shoppers said feels soft and supportive for lounging.

To convert this sleeper sofa to bed mode, simply remove the cushions and unfold the interior frame. Once fully unfolded, lay the cushions across the bed frame to use as a mattress. Because the memory foam cushions have a slight firmness, some reviewers recommended adding a mattress topper if you prefer a softer sleeping space. 

Shoppers said the couch "converts very easily" to a queen-size bed and is "beautiful, comfy, and easy to assemble.” Reviewers who've used this sofa bed in apartment living rooms and guest rooms also said it's "the perfect size for a small room." 

Several shoppers agreed that the cushions feel "super plush," which makes it just as great for lounging as it is for sleeping. One customer shared that their "guests have been comfortable sleeping on the bed for a week." 

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You'll solve today's NYT Strands puzzle in no time if you can carry a tune. Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.

We'll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today's Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #832 on Saturday, June 13.

How to Play Strands

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According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board.

• Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
• Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
• Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

Find the “spangram.”

• The spangram describes the puzzle's theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.
• The spangram highlights in yellow when found.
• An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

• Find non-theme words to get hints.
• For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.
• Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word's letter order.

What Is Today's Strands Hint for the Theme: "Track event"

A hint for today's Strands game: Singing off-key.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Hints?

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:

• MI
• LO
• SO
• LY
• QU
• MU
• KA (SPANGRAM)

NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

Today's Spangram is mostly horizontal.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer for June 13

Today's Spangram answer on Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Saturday, June 13, 2026, isKARAOKE.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Saturday, June 13?

• MICROPHONE
• LOUDSPEAKER
• SONG
• LYRICS
• QUEUE
• MUSIC
• SPANGRAM: KARAOKE

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Make no dogs about it, today's NYT Connections puzzle might take you for a loop. There's nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today's Connections puzzle, keep reading.

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #1098 onSaturday, June 13, 2026.

Today's NYT Connections Puzzle for Saturday, June 13, 2026 / New York Times

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Saturday's puzzle, you're not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Saturday, June 13

1. Pinkies out.
2. Like "At Last" by Etta James.
3. Special effects.
4. A tale about...

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Saturday, June 13:

1. SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE: SAUCER, SPOON, TEACUP, TONGS
2. ENDURING SONG: CLASSIC, HIT, OLDIE, STANDARD
3. USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS: MAKEUP, MINIATURE, PROSTHETIC, PUPPET
4. WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES: CHRISTMAS, NEVERENDING, TOY, WEST SIDE

How'd you do?

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- Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT's 'Mini Crossword' Puzzle

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From Indiana Jones to Catch Me If You Can, it's hard to decide which Steven Spielberg classic is the most entertaining.

This weekend, both of those movies and plenty of others by the iconic filmmaker, 79, are free to stream thanks to Pluto TV.

As of Friday, June 12, the following throwbacks are available to watch on demand:

• The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
• The Terminal (2004)
• Catch Me If You Can (2002)
• Minority Report (2002)
• War of the Worlds (2005)
• Saving Private Ryan (1998)

And starting Saturday, June 13, Spielberg's iconic Indiana Jones films will air on Pluto TV's Paramount Movie Channel in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark — and they'll also be free to stream on-demand:

• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

The Spielberg celebration of his vast filmography is also in honor of his latest sci-fi epic finally hitting theaters. With an impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes, Disclosure Day proves the renowned director still knows how to helm blockbuster movie magic, according to our Parade writer who has seen it.

Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor lead the thriller about a decades-long conspiracy to hide evidence of extraterrestrial life. Blunt, 43, plays Margaret Fairchild, a Kansas City meteorologist who suddenly develops amazing and alarming abilities, like speaking in foreign languages and reading minds. O’Connor, 36, is Daniel Kellner, a mathematics whiz turned whistle-blower determined to reveal what he knows about a covert global cybersecurity force that’s quashed nearly 80 years of proof about extraterrestrial “close encounters.”

They both become targets of a massive, rip-roaring manhunt to round them up and shut them down. Then there's Colin Firth as Noah Scanlon, the head of the coverup, convinced that the mind-blowing reality about aliens would “tip the balance” of a world already on the precipice of nuclear self-destruction

If you're a librarian, you practice Today's NYT Wordle answer often. But the day just isn't complete until I've solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. And, of course, I can’t forget about Wordle, too! If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1820 ahead.

Let's start with a few hints.

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How many vowels are in today's Wordle?

There are two vowels in today's five-letter word.

What kind of letter does today's Wordle start with?

Today's Wordle begins with a consonant.

Are there any double letters?

There are double letters in today's Wordle.

Can you give another hint about today's Wordle

Synonyms for today's Wordle include 'suppress' and 'thwart'.

OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

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We'll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed.

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Today's Wordle Answer for #1820 on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Today's Wordle answer on Saturday, June 13, 2026, is QUELL.

-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.

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Cody Johnson is keeping the momentum going after dropping a special treat for fans.

Amid his highly anticipated Live 2026 tour, the country star marks another exciting chapter through his newly released song.

The award-winning musician with five No. 1 hits under his belt proudly unveiled his brand-new single, “Horseback.”

Written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin and Paul Sikes, Johnson’s new song is part of his upcoming studio album Banks of the Trinity.

In an Instagram update, the singer-songwriter described the track as a playful contrast to a typical breakup song.

Cody Johnson performs at the CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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“Most breakup songs are about getting the girl back. This one’s about getting the horse back. My new single, “Horseback,” is out now. Listen to the link in bio,” he captioned his post.

Johnson's announcement sparked excitement among fans, who welcomed the news with enthusiasm and anticipation for his new single.

“Thank you Cojo, you crushed this,” one wrote.

“Can’t wait to listen,” a commenter added.

A fan hyped the country star’s new song, noting, “Great Song!! You knocked it outta the park!!”

“Absolute banger. Love this guy,” another said.

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The same goes for a fan who commented, “I know there’s a bomb in this album. Just how many surprises do you have for us?”

Apart from the “'Til You Can’t” hitmaker’s announcement, Johnson is currently on the road for his U.S. and Canada tour.

The 38-year-old singer, known for his Grammy-winning tracks like “Dirt Cheap,” “Human,” “On My Way to You,” “Dear Rodeo” and more, kicked off his 25-date run in March in Arizona, followed by a series of performances in Missouri, South Dakota, South Carolina, Iowa, Michigan and more before concluding in September in Canada.

The list of his upcoming concerts also features multiple U.K. shows running from October through November.

Cody Johnson’s Live 2026 Tour Schedule:

• June 26: Milwaukee
• July 17: Columbus
• July 18: Columbus
• July 24: Jacksonville, Fla.
• July 25: Jacksonville, Fla.
• Aug. 7: Oklahoma City
• Aug. 8: Oklahoma City
• Aug. 22: Knoxville, Tenn.
• Aug. 29: Saint Paul, Minn.
• Sept. 11: Vancouver
• Sept. 12: Tacoma, Wash.
• Sept. 17: Edmonton, Canada
• Sept. 19: Winnipeg, Canada
• Oct. 24: Manchester
• Oct. 27: London
• Nov. 1: Birmingham
• Nov. 2: Glasgow
• Nov. 4, 2026: Belfast
• Nov. 5, 2026: Dublin, Ireland

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Maya Hawke is offering a rare, affectionate look at life growing up with her mother, Uma Thurman.

It turns out it involved a lot more herbs, gardens, and homemade remedies than fans might expect.

In a recent conversation with NPR’s Rachel Martin, Hawke, 27, described her mother’s approach to wellness and nature as something she jokingly calls "witch-adjacent," blending intuition, gardening, and old-fashioned herbal know-how.

"It’s not full-on witch," Hawke said with a laugh. "But it’s not, you know, 'toil and trouble’' either… just light Wiccan-ry."

According to Hawke, the 56-year-old has long had a deep connection to nature and food grown from the earth. She recalled her mother spending time in gardens—often barefoot and hands-on—gathering ingredients for homemade remedies and meals.

One standout example was stinging nettles, which Thurman would harvest herself to make soup.

"She’s a gorgeous gardener," Hawke said. "Most of the time I spent with my mother, she was barefoot in our garden on her knees, picking stinging nettles for soup."

The practice wasn’t limited to soups, either.

Hawke said her mother often turned to natural remedies for everyday ailments, including making pineapple skin tea when someone had a cold. The idea, she explained, came from believing in the healing properties of whole ingredients and traditional methods passed down informally.

Hawke emphasized that while it might sound mystical, it was really just a grounded, hands-on way of living. Still, she admits there was always a playful sense of something just a little bit magical about it all.

"It’s a witchiness," she said. "A love of nature and herbal remedies and different sorts of medicines for what ails you."

For Hawke, those memories now stand out as part of what made her upbringing feel unique. She's rooted in both city life and upstate New York, but always anchored by her mother’s unconventional, nature-focused approach to everyday living.

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Noah Wyle and Sally Field recently reconnected for Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. The duo first appeared on screen together in the 1994 medical drama ER.

The actors discussed past work, upcoming projects, and the emotional side of their profession.

Wyle started the interview by saying, “Hi, Sally. Look at the lengths we have to go to to get together.” Field responded, “You grew up very well.”

Wyle is currently starring as Dr.“Robby” Robinavitch in The Pitt. He won the Emmy for best actor in a drama last season and has even written and directed episodes.

“I wanted the opportunity to talk to you about what you’re doing. It’s so jaw-droppingly good,” Field said. “And the relentlessness of the show, I can’t even imagine how you shoot that. It’s like the old days of network television.”

The 55-year-old cited ER for his current success.

“Which is where I got my training. So it’s not a muscle that hasn’t been worked; it’s just a muscle that hasn’t been worked in a long time,” he said. “The older you get, the more precious the work becomes. You don’t want to do it as often, and when you do it, you want it to be cathartic and feel creative.”

Field shared that she finds it interesting that each episode takes place in one day. As the characters are tired throughout the season, so are the actors.

“I, too, have done network television and worked like that, and I know how exhausted you are by episode 12,” she said.

Wyle added that this helps the show feel even more real.

“That’s where we get helped by the longevity of the season,” he said. “As the show goes on, they stop putting the concealer under your eyes and they stop doing your hair and, eventually, you just start to go to work as exhausted as you feel, and it tends to show.”

The actor continued that he is grateful for his job, even when it’s exhausting.

“The idea of ever getting comfortable or confident is almost counterproductive. You don’t want to get to a place of relaxation. I like feeling a little scared, a little out of my depth every day,” Wyle said.

After teasing that he’s had some conversations about joining the Season 2 cast, Jack Innanen recently announced that he had to turn down a role in Heated Rivalry.

In April, the Adults actor said at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards that he had been working on his hip mobility in anticipation of possibly joining the show. However, at the Tribeca Festival premiere of Adults Season 2, the actor confirmed he wouldn’t be joining the hockey drama series.

"It was too bad it didn't go that way," Innanen told PEOPLE.

Innanen has been a huge supporter of the series and said that he’s “excited to see what they do with Season 2,” calling the show’s creator, Jacob Tierney, “incredible.”

Entertainment Weekly speculated that Innanen may have had to decline the role in Heated Rivalry because of scheduling conflicts. He starred in the first season of Big Mistakes as Max, and it was recently confirmed that Innanen will reprise his character for Season 2.

However, hope might not be lost. With a third book following Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in the works, Rachel Reid’s Unrivaled is set to release next summer. When PEOPLE asked about possibly joining a third season of the series, Innanen said it could happen.

"Maybe Season 3, yeah,” Innanen teased. “[We'll] see what they do."

It was recently confirmed that Heated Rivalry Season 2 will begin filming this summer, with a release date set for spring of 2027. According to Justin Stockman, Bell Media’s VP of Global Content, the scripts are “coming together really well.”

“I don’t think anyone will be disappointed,” Stockman told Deadline.

Ahead of Season 2’s release, fans can support Rainbow Railroad and enter for a chance to win tickets to the 2027 premiere. The contest is available to enter through CharityBuzz.

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Every summer wardrobe needs a foundation of effortless go-tos — those reliable pieces like a crisp white t-shirt, your favorite denim, or comfortable sneakers that require zero second-guessing. But if you want to stand out, look for elevated basics. They offer the exact same comfort and versatility as your standard essentials, while their thoughtful design details instantly make you look more intentional and put-together.

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In the late '70s, The Sugarhill Gang released a song that would redefine the music industry.

"Rapper's Delight" was one of the first-ever rap songs, introducing a whole new genre to music lovers all over the world. The beloved track was released on Sept. 16, 1979, and is often credited as the song that pushed hip-hop music from underground New York block parties into the mainstream.

The first hip-hop song to reach the Top 40 on the U.S. charts, "Rapper's Delight" peaked at No. 36 on theBillboard Hot 100. In the U.K., it hit the No. 3 spot on the Singles Chart. Over in Canada, the single earned The Sugarhill Gang the top spot of the Canadian Singles Chart.

In addition to achieving commercial success on the charts, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical significance. The song has cemented itself in pop culture, featuring prominently in film and television, including The Wedding Singer.

In 2017, the music pioneers opened up about the making of "Rapper's Delight."

"When I was seven, I saw the Beatles’ film, A Hard Day’s Night, with all the screaming girls. When 'Rapper’s Delight' hit, there was a lot of hysteria," explained rapper and songwriter Michael ‘Wonder Mike’ Wright. "We were in a record shop and the manager had to ferry us out through the back. I remember thinking: 'Man, this is just like A Hard Day’s Night.'"

The song contains samples of the iconic disco hit, "Good Times," released by Chic in 1979. Chic's co-founders, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, famously threatened The Sugarhill Gang with legal action, intending to sue the hip-hop group for copyright infringement. However, the dispute was settled out of court, with Rodgers and Edwards receiving official songwriting credits and a considerable cut of the royalties.

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Veteran rock band Kansas has announced a temporary lineup change for its upcoming concerts, with violinist Kyle Pudenz stepping in for current band member Joe Deninzon.

The update was shared by the band on X, where Kansas stated: "Violinist Kyle Pudenz will be filling in for KANSAS Violinist Joe Deninzon at this weekend’s KANSAS concerts while Joe fulfills family obligations."

The announcement marks the latest personnel adjustment for the legendary progressive rock group as it continues touring more than five decades after its formation in Topeka, Kansas.

Joe Deninzon joined Kansas in 2023 after longtime violinist David Ragsdale departed for personal reasons. Since entering the lineup, Deninzon has become a key part of the band's live performances, bringing his signature seven-string electric violin style to classic Kansas songs.

Joe Deninzon of Kansas performs at The Fox Theater on June 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The band did not indicate how long Deninzon's absence would last, but confirmed that Pudenz will handle violin duties during the affected shows.

Kansas remains active on the road in 2026 while continuing to celebrate a catalog that includes some of classic rock's most recognizable songs, including "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."

Violinist Kyle Pudenz will be filling in for KANSAS Violinist Joe Deninzon at this weekend’s KANSAS concerts while Joe fulfills family obligations. 1/ pic.twitter.com/yvPLtxRbIw

— KANSAS (@KansasBand) June 11, 2026

While some Kansas fans may be unfamiliar with Kyle Pudenz, the Nashville-based musician arrives with a lengthy résumé as a performer, arranger and session player.

According to his bio, Pudenz began studying classical violin at age eight and later performed with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. His musical background expanded beyond classical music through work in folk rock, Americana, country, jazz and progressive music.

After attending Belmont University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree, Pudenz built a career performing and recording with a wide range of artists. His credits include touring and studio work with numerous acts across multiple genres.

He is also known for performing on custom-built seven-string electric violins, instruments he developed alongside his father. The expanded range of those instruments has allowed Pudenz to blend traditional violin techniques with rock-oriented performance styles.

Throughout his career, Pudenz has worked as a touring musician, arranger and recording artist while appearing with artists including RaeLynn, Colt Ford, Drake Milligan and several Nashville-based performers.

His diverse musical background makes him a natural fit for a temporary role in Kansas, a band whose sound has long featured violin as one of its defining elements.

The lineup adjustment continues a pattern of changes that Kansas has successfully navigated throughout its history.

Founded in 1973, Kansas became one of the most successful American rock bands of the 1970s. The group earned widespread recognition through albums such as Leftoverture and Point of Know Return, while songs like "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" became staples of classic rock radio.

Over the years, the band has experienced numerous personnel changes while maintaining an active touring and recording schedule. Current members include Ronnie Platt, Zak Rizvi, Tom Brislin, Joe Deninzon, Dan McGowan, Scott Bernard, Rich Williams  and drummer Phil Ehart, who remains a founding member although he has scaled back his onstage role following a heart attack in 2024.

Just one day before the lineup announcement, Ehart was promoting his newly released memoir, I Am Phil, in which he reflected on his life, Kansas' long history and the band's enduring connection with fans.

During that discussion, Ehart emphasized the philosophy that has helped Kansas continue through decades of change, per Ultimate Classic Rock.

"Kansas has never been about any one or two members or a singular personality. Kansas has always been about the music. The music is the star of the show."

He also highlighted the band's careful approach to selecting musicians.

"The musical expectations to be in Kansas have always been sky high, and we will never, ever change that."

Those comments provide additional context as the group once again adjusts its live lineup, even if only temporarily.

For now, Kansas fans attending this weekend's concerts will see Kyle Pudenz taking over violin responsibilities while Joe Deninzon attends to family matters. The band has not announced any additional lineup changes beyond the upcoming performances.

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One of the most beloved voices of the folk-rock era is preparing to take her final bow.

Judy Collins has announced dates for her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour, marking the beginning of what is expected to be her final large-scale run of live performances after more than six decades on the road.

The tour will celebrate a career that has made Collins one of the most respected figures in folk and popular music, introducing generations of listeners to songs that became staples of the singer-songwriter movement.

"Touring has been the great thread of my life — city to city, song to song, face to face," Collins, 87, said in a statement. "The audiences have carried me for decades, and I’ve never stopped being moved by what can happen in a room when we truly listen to one another. This tour is my way of saying thank you — out loud, together."

The tour will feature appearances from special guests including support at select dates by Richard Thompson, Elles Bailey, Bruce Cockburn and Amanda Shires.

Although she first gained attention as a folk artist, Collins became a mainstream star thanks to recordings that blended folk, pop and singer-songwriter influences. Her version of "Both Sides, Now" helped introduce the songwriting of Joni Mitchell to a wider audience, while "Send in the Clown"s became one of the signature recordings of her career. Over the years, Collins also championed the work of artists such as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Mitchell, helping bring many now-classic songs to mainstream audiences.

"Nobody ever told me what to sing," Collins told Classic Bands. "I have a very strong idea what fits me and when I hear it, I know it, which is lucky. Certainly people can make a suggestion. Arif Mardin, who produced a couple of my albums, his widow, she's gone now, suggested that I sing "Salt Of The Earth," the wonderful Rolling Stones' song. And she also suggested I sing "Buddy Can You Spare A Dime." I thought those were two of the best suggestions for songs I ever heard. I did both of them."

Collins' influence extended far beyond music as well.

Collins became an accomplished author, public speaker and advocate for mental health awareness, publishing multiple books while remaining an active performer long after many of her contemporaries retired. Throughout her career, she earned numerous honors, including Grammy recognition and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Despite announcing a farewell tour, Collins has made it clear in recent years that she has no intention of stepping away from creativity entirely. Instead, the tour represents a chance to celebrate a lifetime of music with the fans who have supported her throughout an extraordinary journey.

For many attendees, the concerts will offer an opportunity to hear songs that have served as the soundtrack to decades of memories. The farewell trek is expected to feature many of Collins' best-known songs alongside stories from a career that has spanned more than 60 years.

Few artists have maintained such a lasting presence in American music.

From the folk revival of the 1960s to the singer-songwriter boom of the 1970s and beyond, Collins has remained a beloved and influential figure whose music continues to resonate across generations.

Now, after a lifetime on stage, the legendary performer is preparing to say goodbye to touring—bringing one of the most remarkable careers in music history full circle.

Judy Collins “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour 2026-2027 Dates:

07/04 – Williamsburg, VA @ America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together
07/05 – Williamsburg, VA @ Music Arts Center
07/12 – Campbellford, ON @ Westben Arts Festival Theater
07/15 – Hyannis, MA @ Cape Cod Melody Tent *
07/16 – Cohasset, MA @ South Shore Music Circus *
07/18 – Lansdowne, PA @ Lansdowne Theater *
07/20 – Ocean City, NJ @ Ocean City Music Pier ^
07/22 – Denver, CO @ Denver Botanical Garden #
07/24 – Bayfield, WI @ Big Top Chautauqua
08/06 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay %
08/07 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Ford Theater #
08/15 – Brownfield, ME @ Stone Mountain
08/16 – Bar Harbor, ME @ Criterion Theater
08/26 – Iowa City, IA @ Englert Theater #
08/27 – Des Moines, IA @ Hoyt Sherman Place #
08/30 – Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood $
09/08 – Omaha, NE @ Astro Theater #
09/09 – Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall #
09/15 – Nashville, TN @ Americana Fest
09/19 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note
09/20 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note
09/24 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theater
09/27 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Lobero Theatre
09/29 – Port Angeles, WA @ Field Arts & Events Hall
09/30 – Kirkland, WA @ Kirkland PAC
10/02 – Grants Pass, OR @ The Rouge Theatre
10/09 – Ithaca, NY @ State Theater
10/16 – Fallon, NV @ Barkley Theater
10/18 – Berkeley, CA @ Cal Performance Arts
10/21 – Cleveland, OH @ Music Box
10/23-24 – Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk
10/27 – Minneapolis, MN @ Dakota
10/28 – Minneapolis, MN @ Dakota
10/30 – Minneapolis, MN @ Dakota
11/01 – Lafayette, IN @ Long Center for the Performing Arts
11/04 – Munhall, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
11/17 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere
11/18 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere
11/22 – Morristown, NJ @ MAYO Performing Arts Center
11/29 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
12/12 – Riverhead, NY @ Suffolk Theater
12/18 – Ogunquit, ME @ Jonathan’s
12/19 – Ogunquit, ME @ Jonathan’s
01/09 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Amaturo Theater
01/13 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
01/14 – Orlando, FL @ Plaza Theater
01/16 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theater
03/04 – Lexington, KY @ Troubadour Concert Series
03/06 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
03/20 – New York, NY @ Town Hall (special guests TBA)
04/10 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater

* = w/ Richard Thompson and Elles Bailey
^ = w/ Richard Thompson
# = w/ Bruce Cockburn
$ = w/ Mary Chapin Carpenter, Roseanne Cash, and Amanda Shires
% = w/ Amanda Shires

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You'll love today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle if you're a team player. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on for Today's Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 11, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Sentry's "Stop!" — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

5 Across: ___ vera (succulent) —HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

6 Across: "That feeling should fade" — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

10 Across: $1,000,000, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter "M"

11 Across: One of the Three Stooges — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

12 Across: Caller of balls and strikes — HINT: Starts with the letter "U"

13 Across: ___-1 (class of drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy) — HINT: Starts with the letter "G"

14 Across: Crunchy tendril used in Asian cuisine — HINT: Ends with the letter "T"

17 Across: ___ Stadium, former home of the Mets — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

18 Across: Silverstein who wrote "The Giving Tree" — HINT: Ends with the letter "L"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Student's slip — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

2 Down: The "A" of GOAT — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"

3 Down: Chop (off) — HINT: Starts with the letter "P"

4 Down: Collective objective ... or what the ends of 1-Down, 6-Across and 14-Across lead to — HINT: Ends with the letter "L"

6 Down: "Okay, it's my turn" — HINT: Starts with the letter "I"

7 Down: The "T" of GOAT — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

8 Down: All by oneself — HINT: Ends with the letter "O"

9 Down: Month #9: Abbr. — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

15 Down: Librarian's warning — HINT: Ends with the letter "H"

16 Down: Tee-___ (giggle) — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Thursday, June 11, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Sentry's "Stop!" — HALT

5 Across: ___ vera (succulent) —ALOE

6 Across: "That feeling should fade" — ITLLPASS

10 Across: $1,000,000, informally — MIL

11 Across: One of the Three Stooges — MOE

12 Across: Caller of balls and strikes — UMP

13 Across: ___-1 (class of drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy) — GLP

14 Across: Crunchy tendril used in Asian cuisine — PEASHOOT

17 Across: ___ Stadium, former home of the Mets — SHEA

18 Across: Silverstein who wrote "The Giving Tree" — SHEL

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Student's slip — HALLPASS

2 Down: The "A" of GOAT — ALL

3 Down: Chop (off) — LOP

4 Down: Collective objective ... or what the ends of 1-Down, 6-Across and 14-Across lead to — TEAMGOAL

6 Down: "Okay, it's my turn" — IMUP

7 Down: The "T" of GOAT — TIME

8 Down: All by oneself — SOLO

9 Down: Month #9: Abbr. — SPET

15 Down: Librarian's warning — SHH

16 Down: Tee-___ (giggle) — HEE

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