Today’s NYT Mini Crossword features a mix of nostalgic school memories and sweet treats. For many puzzle lovers, the Mini is a daily staple alongside games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free and incredibly popular. Keep in mind that the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the June 11 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints for every clue, followed by the full list of answers.
Hints for Today’s Mini Crossword (June 11)
If you just need a little nudge to solve it yourself, use these extra clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Kindergarten basics — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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5 Across: Santa’s “present” for naughty kids — HINT: Ends with the letter “L”
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6 Across: (Combined with 2-Down) Body parts that are a spoonerism of “bunny phones” — HINT: Starts with the letter “F”
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7 Across: Cookie with blue-and-white packaging — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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8 Across: Acid’s opposite — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
Down Hints
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1 Down: High-end division of Honda — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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2 Down: See 6-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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3 Down: Type of boat used on a lake — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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4 Down: Sneaky or clever — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
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6 Down: Electronic key for a car — HINT: Ends with the letter “B”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (June 11, 2026)
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Only scroll down if you want to see the full solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: ABCS
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5 Across: COAL
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6 Across: FUNNY
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7 Across: OREO
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8 Across: BASE
Down Answers
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1 Down: ACURA
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2 Down: BONES
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3 Down: CANOE
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4 Down: SLY
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6 Down: FOB
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Wednesday, June 10, 2026