Today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle might toy with you, but you’ll get it in no time if you know how you like your steak. And if you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. 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 Monday, June 1, 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 Monday, June 1, 2026
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: When tripled, playful syllables sung after “Happy birthday to you!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
4 Across: Burn on the grill —HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
5 Across: ___ City, nickname for Baltimore — HINT: Ends with the letter “M”
6 Across: Explosion’s sound — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
7 Across: Half of cuatro — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Utter pandemonium — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
2 Down: Damage, as a reputation — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
3 Down: Spot for a tattoo sleeve — HINT: Ends with the letter “M”
4 Down: Jimmy ___ (high-end footwear brand) — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
5 Down: Ingredient in some relaxing gummies, for short — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Monday, June 1, 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: When tripled, playful syllables sung after “Happy birthday to you!” — CHA
4 Across: Burn on the grill —CHAR
5 Across: ___ City, nickname for Baltimore — CHARM
6 Across: Explosion’s sound — BOOM
7 Across: Half of cuatro — DOS
NYT Mini Down Answers
1 Down: Utter pandemonium — CHAOS
2 Down: Damage, as a reputation — HARM
3 Down: Spot for a tattoo sleeve — ARM
4 Down: Jimmy ___ (high-end footwear brand) — CHOO
5 Down: Ingredient in some relaxing gummies, for short — CBD
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