What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Vertical post in a doorframe" from June 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Vertical post in a doorframe”

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

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

JAMB

Letters4

Starts withJ

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 12, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Vertical post in a doorframe” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with J and ends with B.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for June 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Vertical post in a doorframe” clue?+

The answer is JAMB (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.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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