This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (2 Down and 5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Mini Crossword, February 19, 2026, 2 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ E
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HENCE as a word: (conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason; (of a length of time) In the future from now.
HENCE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
Mini Crossword, February 19, 2026, 5 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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THUS as a word: (conjunctive) As a result; (manner) In this way or manner.
THUS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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