NYT Crossword June 1 2026 Answers (6/1/26)

Our NYT Crossword June 1, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword June 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/1/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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« May 31 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Fruit preserves
4A	Bottled water brand
10A	Status ___
13A	"Long, long ___ ..."
14A	High school assessment scored from 1 to 5
15A	Address starting "http"
16A	Pearl or peridot
17A	Despise
18A	Conclusion
19A	Quick punches
21A	"You," archaically
23A	One taking office dictation
25A	Blunder
28A	Concert pianos
30A	Like haunted houses and lifelike dolls
31A	Sardine container
32A	Accede to an agreement without getting everything one wants
35A	"___-haw!"
36A	Dominican slugger Sammy
38A	Coolness, in Gen Alpha slang
39A	Roosters' mates
40A	Nightmare scenario
43A	Emerged victorious … or what this puzzle's constructor did, as indicated by the shaded squares
47A	Smokey Robinson's record label
48A	Capital of Oman
50A	North Carolina university
51A	Leo XIV, for one
54A	Jingle or ditty
55A	Filing job, for short?
56A	Touch
57A	___ Menken, composer of "Little Shop of Horrors"
58A	Poems of praise
59A	More than a few, but less than a lot
60A	A village in Wales has one with 58 letters - the world's longest
61A	It might read "Miss Universe"
62A	Burn the surface of
63A	"Curses!"
1D	Spree
2D	What the number of candles on a birthday cake signifies
3D	High-waisted fashion trend of the 1990s
4D	Physiques that aren't quite perfect
5D	Copies
6D	Actor's workplace
7D	Cut out
8D	Thomas ___, early political cartoonist and critic of Boss Tweed
9D	"Sign me up!"
10D	Reality show starring the "Fab Five"
11D	Big coffee holder
12D	Dated
20D	Newswoman Curry
22D	Before, to Shakespeare
23D	Certain members of a police dept.
24D	Musical threesome
26D	Go on before the main show, say
27D	Liquors that go in Manhattans
29D	Superfan's ticket purchase
30D	It measures audience feedback
33D	Ballerina's skirt
34D	Gait faster than a walk
37D	Give a tut-tut, e.g.
39D	Place to hang a fedora
41D	Classic archery wood
42D	Shiba ___ (Japanese hunting dog)
43D	Piña ___
44D	Makes up (for)
45D	Sight-related
46D	Southernmost country in Central America
47D	Short office messages
49D	Core belief
52D	Thin woodwind
53D	Pouncing predator

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. 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.

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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.