This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 8 squares
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SNOWCAPS as a word: A layer of snow covering a mountain top; A small hummingbird, Microchera albocoronata, which is a resident breeder in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and western Panama.
SNOWCAPS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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