NYT Crossword Answers — June 3, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Science meets geography today; 3-Down is a sweet six-letter answer that stretches the grid.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jump on one foot | HOP | To hop is to jump on one foot. |
| 4. Red planet | MARS | Mars appears red and is the fourth planet from the Sun. |
| 6. Chop with an axe | HEW | To hew is to cut or chop with an axe. |
| 7. Country whose capital is Rome | ITALY | Rome is the capital of Italy. |
| 8. Peel, as an apple | PARE | To pare is to trim or peel the skin off fruit. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barn bundle | HAY | Hay is dried grass stored in bundles. |
| 2. Not amateur | PRO | A pro is a professional, not an amateur. |
| 3. Purple stone fruit | PLUM | A plum is a purple stone fruit. |
| 4. Playground game | TAG | Tag is a chasing game played by children. |
| 5. Precious stone | GEM | A gem is a cut and polished precious stone. |
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