New York Times Simple Crossword Answers Today June 17

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Mini cross clues and answers

1 guide: witty phrases
Answer: QUIPS

6Evidence: A shared poster in a geography classroom
Answer: USMAP

Exhibit 7a: Country that has won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)
Answer: Italy

Clue 8A: The clue to Starbucks features a mermaid with curly hair
Answer: logo

9 Evidence: ___ Socks (1970s fad)
Answer: Two

Mini down clues and answers

Idea 1D: Patchwork blanket
The answer: a quilt

2D Evidence: “We feel the same!”
Answer: Ostow

3D guide: floor after spit or mirror
The answer: the picture

4D Proof: ___ Alto, California.
Answer: Palo

5D Guide: Secret Agent
The answer: a spy