NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 6. June, 2026
The Mini #24090 for Saturday, June 6, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 18 clues (7 Across, 11 Down), starting with 1-Across: “"Easy peasy!"”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
8 Across: Great Lake whose name can be translated in Iroquoian as "great lake" (7 letters)
9 Across: Use a ruler (7 letters)
10 Across: Word after "brake," "Brillo" or "bachelor" (3 letters)
11 Across: Having more sodium (7 letters)
15 Across: Spider-Man foe who gained his powers from a lightning strike (7 letters)
16 Across: George Washington or George Patton (7 letters)
Down
1 Down: ___ de plume (3 letters)
2 Down: First digit of pi after the decimal (3 letters)
3 Down: Paper pusher? (7 letters)
4 Down: Major mountain range in Utah (7 letters)
5 Down: Well-read (7 letters)
6 Down: It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen (3 letters)
7 Down: Wiggler in a sock (3 letters)
11 Down: Stitch up (3 letters)
12 Down: Chicken ___ king (3 letters)
13 Down: Make a mistake (3 letters)
14 Down: Aussie animal, for short (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 18 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for June 6, 2026
How many clues are in the June 6, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24090, 2026-06-06) has 18 clues — 7 Across and 11 Down.
What size is the June 6, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.