NYT Midi Crossword
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
By Tarun Krishnamurthy
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Campfire residue — Answer: ASH. Hint: What’s left after the flames have done their part 🔥
- 4. Bro's sibling — Answer: SIS
- 7. Music player considered retro chic by some Gen Zers — Answer: IPOD
- 9. www.sdsu.___ — Answer: EDU
- 10. Coffee supply from an Orlando basketball team? — Answer: MAGICBEANS
- 14. ___ de parfum — Answer: EAU
- 15. "Fat chance!" — Answer: HAH
- 16. Miami basketball player's golf shot? — Answer: HEATSTROKE
- 20. $$$ dispenser — Answer: ATM
- 21. Airport flight listing: Abbr. — Answer: ETA
- 22. Absolute legend on an Oklahoma City basketball team? — Answer: THUNDERGOD
- 27. Nothing to write home about — Answer: SOSO
- 28. Continental currency — Answer: EURO
- 29. Do some quilting — Answer: SEW
- 30. "For sure!" — Answer: YES
Down
- 1. Asset for a biathlete — Answer: AIM
- 2. "Me day" destination — Answer: SPA
- 3. Take more than one's fair share of — Answer: HOG
- 4. "Didn't I tell you?" — Answer: SEE
- 5. Birthplace of the ice cream potato, a novelty dessert that contains no potatoes — Answer: IDAHO
- 6. Rishi ___, 2020s British P.M. — Answer: SUNAK
- 8. A koala's is about 90% eucalyptus leaves — Answer: DIET
- 11. Checked out before a heist — Answer: CASED
- 12. Montana city named for a landform — Answer: BUTTE
- 13. ___/her pronouns — Answer: SHE. Hint: This pronoun is often used to refer to someone in the feminine form! 🌸
- 16. Sombreros and fedoras — Answer: HATS
- 17. Spirit of a culture — Answer: ETHOS
- 18. Entertain — Answer: AMUSE
- 19. Like holographic Pokémon cards — Answer: RARE
- 23. "This instant!" — Answer: NOW
- 24. Fella — Answer: GUY
- 25. Minecraft resource — Answer: ORE
- 26. Number after uno — Answer: DOS
The answer to “Montana city named for a landform” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BUTTE — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 3, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 12-Down. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Montana city named for a landform” answer
BUTTE (5 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is BUTTE.
Why the answer is BUTTE
BUTTE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Montana city named for a landform" in the NYT Midi crossword on June 3, 2026 (12-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
When else has “Montana city named for a landform” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
June 3, 2026 (this puzzle) → BUTTE. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the NYT Midi Crossword on June 3, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Coffee supply from an Orlando basketball team? → MAGICBEANS
- ___ de parfum → EAU
- Miami basketball player's golf shot? → HEATSTROKE
- Airport flight listing: Abbr. → ETA
- Absolute legend on an Oklahoma City basketball team? → THUNDERGOD
- Checked out before a heist → CASED
- ___/her pronouns → SHE
- www.sdsu.___ → EDU
Want every clue in one place? The full New York Times Midi answer list for June 3, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live NYT Midi answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the NYT Midi Crossword
The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Montana city named for a landform”?
The answer is BUTTE, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on June 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Montana city named for a landform”?
5 letters: BUTTE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Midi crossword on June 3, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 12-Down.
Can “Montana city named for a landform” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for June 3, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.