NYT Crossword Answers — June 4, 2026
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A tidy midweek grid with a pop-culture nod to The Lion King at 7-Across.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baby dog | PUP | A pup is a young dog. |
| 4. Capital of France | PARIS | Paris is the capital city of France. |
| 6. Feel unwell | AIL | To ail is to be ill or feel unwell. |
| 7. Musical about a lion king's rival | SCAR | Scar is the villain in Disney's The Lion King. |
| 8. Requests | ASKS | To ask is to make a request, so asks fits the plural. |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fruit in a pie | PEACH | Peaches are a common filling for pies. |
| 2. Uncooked | RAW | Raw food is uncooked. |
| 3. Boxing legend Muhammad | ALI | Muhammad Ali was a legendary heavyweight boxer. |
| 4. Kitchen basin | SINK | A sink is the basin found in a kitchen. |
| 5. Curved roof shape | DOME | A dome is a rounded, curved roof. |
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