New York Times Mini Crossword answers released for June 4, 2026

The New York Times Mini Crossword for Thursday, June 4 2026 featured a 5 × 5 grid with ten clues—five across and five down. The puzzle’s answers were: Across – “It takes you from E to F (and starts with G!)” = GAS; “Animal that has a symbiotic relationship with green algae, which grows in its fur” = SLOTH; “Societal no‑no” = TABOO; “Sorry, unavailable then” = I CAN’T; “Color associated with passion” = RED. Down – “Turn in the fridge, maybe” = GO BAD; “Lots and lots” = A TON; “Something a bartender or basketball player might make” = SHOT; “Mix, as a sauce” = STIR; “Frilly material” = LACE. The Mini is described as a bite‑sized daily crossword that drops at 10 p.m. EST on weekdays, offering a quick challenge for solvers seeking speed‑run style play.