What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken" from June 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

JERK

Letters4

Starts withJ

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 12, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with J and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kind of seasoning for Jamaican-style chicken” clue?+

The answer is JERK (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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