If you are working on today’s NYT Mini Crossword and need a little help, you are in the right place. Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the official answers for the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 puzzle.
We keep the hints and answers separate so you can get a quick clue without spoiling the whole game!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (June 3)
Across Hints
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1 Across: Drug taken in tabs — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
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4 Across: Like some coffees and sprained ankles — HINT: Starts with the letter “I”
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6 Across: It covers 8-Across, both in this puzzle and in a popular game — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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8 Across: See 6-Across — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
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9 Across: ‘Also . . .’ — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Body part that might become “fat” after a fight — HINT: Ends with the letter “P”
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2 Down: “The Lion King” villain — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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3 Down: Train station — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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5 Down: The Chrysler Building’s architectural style, informally — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
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7 Down: Old-time film studio — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword (June 3)
Spoilers ahead! Only scroll down if you want to see the exact solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Drug taken in tabs — LSD
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4 Across: Like some coffees and sprained ankles — ICED
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6 Across: It covers 8-Across, both in this puzzle and in a popular game — PAPER
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8 Across: See 6-Across — ROCK
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9 Across: ‘Also . . .’ — TOO
Down Answers
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1 Down: Body part that might become “fat” after a fight — LIP
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2 Down: “The Lion King” villain — SCAR
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3 Down: Train station — DEPOT
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5 Down: The Chrysler Building’s architectural style, informally — DECO
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7 Down: Old-time film studio — RKO
