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

Our NYT Crossword June 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/6/26, 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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#	Clue
1A	Spreads out in the morning?
9A	Tool in the opening scene of Disney's "Frozen"
15A	Moving day rental
16A	Portmanteau nickname for politician Harris
17A	Cleanse negative energy, in Indigenous tradition
18A	Lacy
19A	"What gives the artist real ___ is his imitators": Igor Stravinsky
20A	Showing signs of spring, say
21A	T-slots?
22A	Former CBS procedural that co-starred LL Cool J, informally
23A	Like bows, at times
24A	Aquarium device
25A	Judge
27A	Hare-brained
28A	Dealt with something
33A	Rapper who performed in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, familiarly
34A	Ring master
35A	Rainer who was the first person ever to win two consecutive acting Academy Awards
36A	Tough crowd
38A	Took Marie Antoinette's advice?
40A	Pen holder, paper tray, memo pad, etc.
46A	Wild chase?
47A	Certain radio components
48A	Contribute to the pot
49A	"Yes" or "No"
50A	Binged, with "out"
51A	Multinational communications giant founded in 1964
52A	Words after "Honey!"
53A	Budding actresses
54A	Lepidopterist, often
55A	Giant, as a mattress
1D	Deficient
2D	Mexican fried pastry often covered in cinnamon sugar
3D	Groups of female elephant seals
4D	Hindu clerk
5D	___ Howard, first Black player on the Yankees
6D	Proved useful
7D	What those close to failure are said to be on
8D	Old blades
9D	"Don't worry, no injury!"
10D	Farm structure in which ears are stored
11D	Mexican revolutionary Zapata
12D	0% in New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Delaware
13D	Solitary
14D	Rover
24D	Religious right?
26D	Prohibition ___
28D	School memento
29D	Doc's license plate in "Back to the Future"
30D	Staple of slapstick comedy
31D	Ce n'est pas du fast food
32D	"Oh, golly!"
37D	Browns
39D	___ egg (chocolate treat with a toy)
41D	Ski race that debuted at the Olympics in 1988
42D	Gentle hills
43D	Mr. Miyagi, to the Karate Kid
44D	Faux
45D	Pest with a repetitive name
47D	Cavort

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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.

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