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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for June 9, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Where bats hang
Answer: CAVE
5A clue: Rickman who played Snape
Answer: ALAN
6A clue: Is totally awesome
Answer: RULES
8A clue: Image that might accompany the words "That feeling when ..."
Answer: MEME
9A clue: River of the Greek underworld
Answer: STYX
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Jaguar or Mustang
Answer: CAR
2D clue: College reunion attendees
Answer: ALUMS
3D clue: Parker at a ritzy hotel
Answer: VALET
4D clue: Adversary
Answer: ENEMY
7D clue: Awkward topic of discussion with a teenager
Answer: SEX