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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 4, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: It takes you from E to F (and starts with G!)
Answer: GAS
4A clue: Animal that has a symbiotic relationship with green algae, which grows in its fur
Answer: SLOTH
6A clue: Societal no-no
Answer: TABOO
7A clue: "Sorry, unavailable then"
Answer: ICANT
8A clue: Color associated with passion
Answer: RED
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Turn in the fridge, maybe
Answer: GOBAD
2D clue: Lots and lots
Answer: ATON
3D clue: Something a bartender or basketball player might make
Answer: SHOT
4D clue: Mix, as a sauce
Answer: STIR
5D clue: Frilly material
Answer: LACE
