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The completed NYT MIni Crossword puzzle for June 3, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Drug taken in tabs
Answer: LSD
4A clue: Like some coffees and sprained ankles
Answer: ICED
6A clue: It covers 8-Across, both in this puzzle and in a popular game
Answer: PAPER
8A clue: See 6-Across
Answer: ROCK
9A clue: Also
Answer: TOO
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Body part that might become "fat" after a fight
Answer: LIP
2D clue: "The Lion King" villain
Answer: SCAR
3D clue: Train station
Answer: DEPOT
5D clue: The Chrysler Building's architectural style, informally
Answer: DECO
7D clue: Old-time film studio
Answer: RKO
