Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you’re like us, your morning isn’t complete until you’ve finished the New York Times daily word games. Whether you play Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the Mini Crossword is a must-do part of the routine.
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If you are stuck on the Sunday, June 7, 2026 puzzle, we are here to help. Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the full answer key.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Sunday, June 7, 2026
If you just need a little nudge to solve it yourself, use these clues:
Across Hints
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1 Across: Dressed for bed, informally — HINT: Starts with “I”
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6 Across: ___ swing (outdoor seating) — HINT: Ends with “H”
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7 Across: Love a lot — HINT: Starts with “A”
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8 Across: Keep Off ___ (beach sign) — HINT: Starts with “D”
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9 Across: Chop down, as a tree — HINT: Ends with “W”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Apple device that can act as a cash register — HINT: Ends with “D”
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2 Down: “Yeah, obviously!” — HINT: Starts with “N”
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3 Down: Lying face down — HINT: Starts with “P”
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4 Down: Abercrombie & Fitch competitor — HINT: Ends with “W”
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5 Down: “___ a Bad Mama Jama” (1981 R&B hit) — HINT: Starts with “S”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Spoiler Warning: The full solutions are listed below. Only scroll down if you want the answers!
Across Answers
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1 Across: Dressed for bed, informally — INPJS
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6 Across: ___ swing (outdoor seating) — PORCH
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7 Across: Love a lot — ADORE
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8 Across: Keep Off ___ (beach sign) — DUNES
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9 Across: Chop down, as a tree — HEW
Down Answers
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1 Down: Apple device that can act as a cash register — IPAD
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2 Down: “Yeah, obviously!” — NODUH
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3 Down: Lying face down — PRONE
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4 Down: Abercrombie & Fitch competitor — JCREW
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5 Down: “___ a Bad Mama Jama” (1981 R&B hit) — SHES
