Solving the daily NYT Mini Crossword is a perfect way to start your morning. Many word game fans love completing the New York Times daily lineup, including Wordle, Connections, and Strands. The Mini Crossword is a huge favorite because it is quick, fun, and free to play.
While the full NYT Crossword requires a paid subscription, The Mini is free for everyone. Keep in mind that this game updates every night at 10 p.m. ET, unlike other puzzles that reset at midnight.
If you are working on the puzzle for Monday, June 8, 2026, and need a little help, you are in the right place. Below, we have listed the clues, helpful hints, and the final solutions for both Across and Down words.
Warning: The actual answers are listed at the bottom of the page, so scroll carefully if you do not want any spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, June 8, 2026
If you just need a small nudge to solve the puzzle on your own, use these extra hints.
Across Clues & Hints
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1 Across: What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description — HINT: Ends with the letter “M”
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6 Across: Back in style — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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7 Across: Remnants in a recently used fire pit — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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8 Across: Sheds tears — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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9 Across: Animal in need of adoption — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Down Clues & Hints
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1 Down: Takes a card from the deck — HINT: Starts with the letter “D”
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2 Down: The Great Meme ___, movement to purge social media of “brain rot” — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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3 Down: Thin air, so to speak — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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4 Down: Colombian food cart dish — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
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5 Down: Green and fuzzy, as a rock — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Monday, June 8, 2026
Stop scrolling here if you are not ready to see the solutions. Here are the full answers for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description — DREAM
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6 Across: Back in style — RETRO
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7 Across: Remnants in a recently used fire pit — ASHES
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8 Across: Sheds tears — WEEPS
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9 Across: Animal in need of adoption — STRAY
Down Answers
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1 Down: Takes a card from the deck — DRAWS
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2 Down: The Great Meme ___, movement to purge social media of “brain rot” — RESET
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3 Down: Thin air, so to speak — ETHER
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4 Down: Colombian food cart dish — AREPA
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5 Down: Green and fuzzy, as a rock — MOSSY
