NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, June 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.When tripled, playful syllables sung after "Happy birthday to you!"
  2. 4.Burn on the grill
  3. 5.___ City, nickname for Baltimore
  4. 6.Explosion's sound
  5. 7.Half of cuatro

DOWN

  1. 1.Utter pandemonium
  2. 2.Damage, as a reputation
  3. 3.Spot for a tattoo sleeve
  4. 4.Jimmy ___ (high-end footwear brand)
  5. 5.Ingredient in some relaxing gummies, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, June 1, 2026

1C
2H
3A
4C
H
A
R
5C
H
A
R
M
6B
O
O
M
7D
O
S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.When tripled, playful syllables sung after "Happy birthday to you!"(CHA)
  2. 4.Burn on the grill(CHAR)
  3. 5.___ City, nickname for Baltimore(CHARM)
  4. 6.Explosion's sound(BOOM)
  5. 7.Half of cuatro(DOS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Utter pandemonium(CHAOS)
  2. 2.Damage, as a reputation(HARM)
  3. 3.Spot for a tattoo sleeve(ARM)
  4. 4.Jimmy ___ (high-end footwear brand)(CHOO)
  5. 5.Ingredient in some relaxing gummies, for short(CBD)

About the Monday, June 1, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is CHARM, answering “___ City, nickname for Baltimore.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.