Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 1, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints June 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/1/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Fruit preserves
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4A. Bottled water brand
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10A. Status ___
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13A. "Long, long ___..."
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14A. High school assessment scored from 1 to 5
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15A. Address starting "http"
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16A. Pearl or peridot
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17A. Despise
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18A. Conclusion
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19A. Quick punches
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21A. "You," archaically
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23A. One taking office dictation
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25A. Blunder
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28A. Concert pianos
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30A. Like haunted houses and lifelike dolls
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31A. Sardine container
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32A. Accede to an agreement without getting everything one wants
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35A. ___-haw
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36A. Dominican slugger Sammy
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38A. Coolness, in Gen Alpha slang
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39A. Roosters' mates
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40A. Nightmare scenario
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43A. Emerged victorious … or what this puzzle's constructor did, as indicated by the shaded squares
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47A. Smokey Robinson's record label
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48A. Capital of Oman
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50A. North Carolina university
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51A. Leo XIV, for one
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54A. Jingle or ditty
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55A. Filing job, for short?
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56A. Touch
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57A. ___ Menken, composer of "Little Shop of Horrors"
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58A. Poems of praise
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59A. More than a few, but less than a lot
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60A. A village in Wales has one with 58 letters - the world's longest
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61A. It might read "Miss Universe"
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62A. Burn the surface of
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63A. 'Curses!'
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1D. Spree
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2D. What the number of candles on a birthday cake signifies
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3D. High-waisted fashion trend of the 1990s
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4D. Physiques that aren't quite perfect
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5D. Copies
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6D. Actor's workplace
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7D. Cut out
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8D. Thomas ___, early political cartoonist and critic of Boss Tweed
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9D. Sign me up!
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10D. Reality show starring the "Fab Five"
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11D. Big coffee holder
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12D. Dated
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20D. Newswoman Curry
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22D. Before to Shakespeare
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23D. Certain members of a police dept.
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24D. Musical threesome
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26D. Go on before the main show, say
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27D. Liquors that go in Manhattans
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29D. Superfan's ticket purchase
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30D. It measures audience feedback
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33D. Ballerina's skirt
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34D. Gait faster than a walk
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37D. Give a tut-tut, e.g.
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39D. Place to hang a fedora
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41D. Classic archery wood
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42D. Shiba ___ (Japanese hunting dog)
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43D. Pina ___
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44D. Makes up (for)
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45D. Sight-related
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46D. Southernmost country in Central America
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47D. Short office messages
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49D. Core belief
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52D. Thin woodwind
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53D. Pouncing predator
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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