NYT Mini Crossword Trivia Week 2 June 09, 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!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 09, 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.
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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.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 40. Lump in one's throat |
| 2 Across | 19. One who can't handle the truth? |
| 3 Across | 20. Sport in an octagon, for short |
| 4 Across | 24. "The door's open!" |
| 5 Across | 21. Chafes excessively |
| 6 Across | 46. City with Carnival samba parades, informally |
| 7 Across | 34. Headed for the hills |
| 8 Across | 15. Curse word cover-up |
| 9 Across | 54. English soccer star ___ James |
| 10 Across | 44. Org. with Orioles, Blue Jays and Cardinals |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- November 02 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- February 21 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers October 21
1 Across: "40. Lump in one's throat"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: T____L
Answer:
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TONSIL2 Across: "19. One who can't handle the truth?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: L__R
Answer:
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LIAR3 Across: "20. Sport in an octagon, for short"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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MMA4 Across: "24. "The door's open!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: E___R
Answer:
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ENTER5 Across: "21. Chafes excessively"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: R_____W
Answer:
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RUBSRAW6 Across: "46. City with Carnival samba parades, informally"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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RIO7 Across: "34. Headed for the hills"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
- Another word like this: pass
Answer:
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RAN8 Across: "15. Curse word cover-up"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: B___P
Answer:
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BLEEP9 Across: "54. English soccer star ___ James"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R___E
Answer:
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REECE10 Across: "44. Org. with Orioles, Blue Jays and Cardinals"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'B'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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MLBDown Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 60. Part of una semana |
| 2 Down | 45. "Toodle-oo!" |
| 3 Down | 1. Spiritual leader at a mosque |
| 4 Down | 3. "Sheesh, gimme a break!" |
| 5 Down | 48. Activity that may prompt burning questions? |
| 6 Down | 46. Fall back |
| 7 Down | 11. Where employees work on tips and receive tips |
| 8 Down | 7. Deep desires |
| 9 Down | 21. Dee who directed 2017's "Mudbound" |
| 10 Down | 41. Little pest |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- Todays NYT Mini Crossword October 26
- February 21 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 24
1 Down: "60. Part of una semana"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer:
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DIA2 Down: "45. "Toodle-oo!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: B____W
Answer:
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BYENOW3 Down: "1. Spiritual leader at a mosque"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: I__M
Answer:
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IMAM4 Down: "3. "Sheesh, gimme a break!""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: I_______N
Answer:
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IMEANCMON5 Down: "48. Activity that may prompt burning questions?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A___N
Answer:
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ARSON6 Down: "46. Fall back"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R____E
Answer:
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RECEDE7 Down: "11. Where employees work on tips and receive tips"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 9 letters
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: N_______N
Answer:
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NAILSALON8 Down: "7. Deep desires"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: Y__S
Answer:
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YENS9 Down: "21. Dee who directed 2017's "Mudbound""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R__S
Answer:
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REES10 Down: "41. Little pest"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
- Another word like this: pixie
Answer:
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IMPHow 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
| 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: | Easy |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 2
When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?
The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?
No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?
Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?
Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
