NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 11, 2026

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

Mini Crossword

Thursday, June 11, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Kindergarten basics
  2. 5.Santa's "present" for naughty kids
  3. 6.With 2-Down, body parts that are a spoonerism of "bunny phones"
  4. 7.Cookie with blue-and-white packaging
  5. 8.Acid's opposite

DOWN

  1. 1.High-end division of Honda
  2. 2.See 6-Across
  3. 3.Something to paddle across a lake
  4. 4.Sneaky
  5. 6.Electronic key

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, June 11, 2026

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2B
3C
4S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Kindergarten basics(ABCS)
  2. 5.Santa's "present" for naughty kids(COAL)
  3. 6.With 2-Down, body parts that are a spoonerism of "bunny phones"(FUNNY)
  4. 7.Cookie with blue-and-white packaging(OREO)
  5. 8.Acid's opposite(BASE)

DOWN

  1. 1.High-end division of Honda(ACURA)
  2. 2.See 6-Across(BONES)
  3. 3.Something to paddle across a lake(CANOE)
  4. 4.Sneaky(SLY)
  5. 6.Electronic key(FOB)

About the Thursday, June 11, 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 FUNNY, answering “With 2-Down, body parts that are a spoonerism of "bunny phones".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.