NYT Mini Crossword Answers for June 4, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A G__ · 4A S____ · 6A T____ · 7A I____ · 8A R__ · 1D G____ · 2D A___ · 3D S___ · 4D S___ · 5D L___
Across
1A: It takes you from E to F (and starts with G!)
4A: Animal that has a symbiotic relationship with green algae, which grows in its fur
SLOTH · more answers for this clue
6A: Societal no-no
TABOO · more answers for this clue
7A: "Sorry, unavailable then"
ICANT · more answers for this clue
8A: Color associated with passion
Down
1D: Turn in the fridge, maybe
GOBAD · more answers for this clue
2D: Lots and lots
ATON · more answers for this clue
3D: Something a bartender or basketball player might make
SHOT · more answers for this clue
4D: Mix, as a sauce
STIR · more answers for this clue
5D: Frilly material
LACE · more answers for this clue
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GAS
SLOTH
TABOO
ICANT
RED
FAQ
1-Across: It takes you from E to F (and starts with G!)
GAS.
4-Across: Animal that has a symbiotic relationship with green algae, which grows in its fur
SLOTH.
6-Across: Societal no-no
TABOO.
7-Across: "Sorry, unavailable then"
ICANT.
8-Across: Color associated with passion
RED.
1-Down: Turn in the fridge, maybe
GOBAD.
2-Down: Lots and lots
ATON.
3-Down: Something a bartender or basketball player might make
SHOT.
4-Down: Mix, as a sauce
STIR.
5-Down: Frilly material
LACE.