NYT Crossword hints and answer for June 6, 2026

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Clues60
Across31
Down29
ConstructorDaniel Bodily

Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers

Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.

Across

1A
Spreads out in the morning? (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSCHMEARS→
15A
Moving day rental (8)
Starts with U, ends with NUHAULVAN→
16A
18A
Lacy (6)
Starts with F, ends with YFRILLY→
20A
Showing signs of spring, say (6)
Starts with I, ends with FINLEAF→
21A
T-slots? (8)
Starts with A, ends with SARMHOLES→
23A
Like bows, at times (7)
Starts with R, ends with DROSINED→
24A
Aquarium device (7)
Starts with A, ends with RAERATOR→
25A
Judge (4)
Starts with D, ends with MDEEM→
27A
Hare-brained (5)
Starts with I, ends with EINANE→
28A
Dealt with something (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCOPED→
34A
Ring master (5)
Starts with B, ends with RBOXER→
36A
Tough crowd (4)
Starts with G, ends with GGANG→
38A
Took Marie Antoinette's advice? (7)
Starts with A, ends with EATECAKE→
40A
Pen holder, paper tray, memo pad, etc. (7)
Starts with D, ends with TDESKSET→
46A
Wild chase? (6)
Starts with S, ends with ISAFARI→
47A
Certain radio components (8)
Starts with F, ends with SFMTUNERS→
48A
Contribute to the pot (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSTIRIN→
49A
"Yes" or "No" (8)
Starts with R, ends with ERESPONSE→
50A
Binged, with "out" (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPIGGED→
52A
Words after "Honey!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIMHOME→
53A
Budding actresses (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSTARLETS→
54A
Lepidopterist, often (6)
Starts with N, ends with RNETTER→
55A
Giant, as a mattress (8)
Starts with K, ends with EKINGSIZE→

Down

1D
Deficient (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSUBPAR→
3D
Groups of female elephant seals (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHAREMS→
4D
Hindu clerk (6)
Starts with M, ends with IMUNSHI→
6D
Proved useful (7)
Starts with A, ends with DAVAILED→
8D
Old blades (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSNEES→
9D
"Don't worry, no injury!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIMFINE→
10D
Farm structure in which ears are stored (8)
Starts with C, ends with BCORNCRIB→
11D
Mexican revolutionary Zapata (8)
Starts with E, ends with OEMILIANO→
13D
Solitary (8)
Starts with A, ends with EALLALONE→
14D
Rover (8)
Starts with W, ends with RWAYFARER→
24D
Religious right? (10)
Starts with A, ends with IAMENDMENTI→
26D
Prohibition ___ (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
28D
School memento (8)
Starts with C, ends with NCLASSPIN→
29D
30D
Staple of slapstick comedy (8)
Starts with P, ends with TPIEFIGHT→
31D
Ce n'est pas du fast food (8)
Starts with E, ends with TESCARGOT→
32D
"Oh, golly!" (8)
Starts with D, ends with EDEARIEME→
37D
Browns (7)
Starts with G, ends with NGETSTAN→
39D
___ egg (chocolate treat with a toy) (6)
Starts with K, ends with RKINDER→
41D
42D
Gentle hills (6)
Starts with K, ends with SKNOLLS→
43D
Mr. Miyagi, to the Karate Kid (6)
Starts with S, ends with ISENSEI→
44D
Faux (6)
Starts with E, ends with ZERSATZ→
45D
Pest with a repetitive name (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETSETSE→
47D
Cavort (5)
Starts with F, ends with KFRISK→

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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for June 6, 2026?+

60 clues: 31 Across and 29 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Daniel Bodily and edited by Will Shortz.

What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+

For example: Spreads out in the morning? (SCHMEARS); Tool in the opening scene of Disney's "Frozen" (ICESAW); Moving day rental (UHAULVAN).

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