Solving today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle might require a little extra brainpower. If you are like most puzzle lovers, your morning isn’t complete until you finish all of the daily New York Times word games.
Whether your daily ritual includes Connections, Wordle, or Strands, the NYT Mini Crossword is always a must-play. While the full-sized NYT Crossword requires a paid subscription, The Mini is free and has a massive fan base. Just remember that The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, unlike other games that flip over at midnight.
If you are working on the Tuesday, June 9 puzzle and need a little help, you are in the right place. Below, you will find the clues and solutions for today’s grid. We have separated the hints from the actual answers so you can look for a quick clue without ruining the fun. Scroll carefully to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Need a little nudge? Use these extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Where bats hang — HINT: Ends with the letter “C”
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5 Across: Rickman who played Snape — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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6 Across: Is totally awesome — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
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8 Across: Image that might accompany the words “That feeling when …” — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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9 Across: River of the Greek underworld — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Jaguar or Mustang — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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2 Down: College reunion attendees — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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3 Down: Parker at a ritzy hotel — HINT: Starts with the letter “V”
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4 Down: Adversary — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
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7 Down: Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager — HINT: Ends with the letter “X”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Spoiler Alert! Do not scroll any further unless you want to see the exact solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Where bats hang — CAVE
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5 Across: Rickman who played Snape — ALAN
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6 Across: Is totally awesome — RULES
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8 Across: Image that might accompany the words “That feeling when …” — MEME
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9 Across: River of the Greek underworld — STYX
Down Answers
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1 Down: Jaguar or Mustang — CAR
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2 Down: College reunion attendees — ALUMS
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3 Down: Parker at a ritzy hotel — VALET
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4 Down: Adversary — ENEMY
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7 Down: Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager — SEX
