Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Where bats hang
  2. 5.Rickman who played Snape
  3. 6.Is totally awesome
  4. 8.Image that might accompany the words "That feeling when ..."
  5. 9.River of the Greek underworld

DOWN

  1. 1.Jaguar or Mustang
  2. 2.College reunion attendees
  3. 3.Parker at a ritzy hotel
  4. 4.Adversary
  5. 7.Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1C
2A
3V
4E
5A
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N
6R
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7S
8M
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9S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Where bats hang(CAVE)
  2. 5.Rickman who played Snape(ALAN)
  3. 6.Is totally awesome(RULES)
  4. 8.Image that might accompany the words "That feeling when ..."(MEME)
  5. 9.River of the Greek underworld(STYX)

DOWN

  1. 1.Jaguar or Mustang(CAR)
  2. 2.College reunion attendees(ALUMS)
  3. 3.Parker at a ritzy hotel(VALET)
  4. 4.Adversary(ENEMY)
  5. 7.Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager(SEX)

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About the Tuesday, June 9, 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 RULES, answering “Is totally awesome.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.