What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tiny hill builders" from June 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tiny hill builders”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ANTS

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Tiny hill builders” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 8, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tiny hill builders” clue?+

The answer is ANTS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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