NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 1 June 07, 2026 - Daily Answers

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for June 07, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, June 07, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	June 07, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	64. Did some housekeeping
2 Across	94. Resident of the so-called "Nation of Poets"
3 Across	124. What wristwatch straps are designed to accommodate
4 Across	100. Performs a simple operation
5 Across	74. Some eels
6 Across	41. Former alliance of France, Italy, Japan, the U.S., the U.K. and West Germany
7 Across	105. & 106 & 108 "No need to hurry" / Like some security measures
8 Across	128. Not in vogue
9 Across	48. & 50 & 54 Serious props / Had an evening meal
10 Across	75. Manufacturer's gross product?

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "64. Did some housekeeping"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: C_____D

Answer:

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CLEANED

2 Across: "94. Resident of the so-called "Nation of Poets""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: S____I

Answer:

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SOMALI

3 Across: "124. What wristwatch straps are designed to accommodate"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A_____E

Answer:

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ANYSIZE

4 Across: "100. Performs a simple operation"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

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ADDS

5 Across: "74. Some eels"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: M____S

Answer:

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MORAYS

6 Across: "41. Former alliance of France, Italy, Japan, the U.S., the U.K. and West Germany"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: G__X

Answer:

Click to reveal

GSIX

7 Across: "105. & 106 & 108 "No need to hurry" / Like some security measures"

Helpful hints:

This word has 20 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: T__________________T

Answer:

Click to reveal

THERESTIME/ANTITHEFT

8 Across: "128. Not in vogue"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P___E

Answer:

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PASSE

9 Across: "48. & 50 & 54 Serious props / Had an evening meal"

Helpful hints:

This word has 20 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: M__________________R

Answer:

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MADRESPECT/ATEDINNER

10 Across: "75. Manufacturer's gross product?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: S__G

Answer:

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SMOG

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	117. [Not my misspelling!]
2 Down	63. Award opportunity, in brief
3 Down	36. Musician who said "Reality leaves a lot to the imagination"
4 Down	98. Pass before a basket, e.g.
5 Down	68. Shorten
6 Down	62. Object of spiritual significance
7 Down	65. Out of fear that
8 Down	72. First responder's first response
9 Down	66. Thomas Hardy's titular Miss Durbeyfield
10 Down	102. One of the Seven Dwarfs

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "117. [Not my misspelling!]"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
Another word like this: set

Answer:

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SIC

2 Down: "63. Award opportunity, in brief"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'M'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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NOM

3 Down: "36. Musician who said "Reality leaves a lot to the imagination""

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: L____N

Answer:

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LENNON

4 Down: "98. Pass before a basket, e.g."

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A____T

Answer:

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ASSIST

5 Down: "68. Shorten"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: T__M

Answer:

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TRIM

6 Down: "62. Object of spiritual significance"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: T___M

Answer:

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TOTEM

7 Down: "65. Out of fear that"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: L__T

Answer:

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LEST

8 Down: "72. First responder's first response"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T____E

Answer:

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TRIAGE

9 Down: "66. Thomas Hardy's titular Miss Durbeyfield"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T__S

Answer:

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TESS

10 Down: "102. One of the Seven Dwarfs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: S____Y

Answer:

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SNEEZY

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

The letter E is the most common in English
Words ending in S are often plurals
If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	A bit tricky

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When can I play the Trivia Week 1 Mini?

The Trivia Week 1 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 1?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 1 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 1?

No! The Trivia Week 1 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 1 solver?

Good Trivia Week 1 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 1?

Trivia Week 1 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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