What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Chop down, as a tree" from June 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Chop down, as a tree”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HEW

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 7, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chop down, as a tree” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 7, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chop down, as a tree” clue?+

The answer is HEW (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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