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Mini crossword answers for February 8, 2026

Mini Crossword · February 8, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with L
  • 5 starts with A
  • 7 starts with S
  • 8 starts with T
  • 9 starts with N
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way LEFT
  • 5 Across: Statement that's self-evidently true AXIOM
  • 7 Across: Wash vigorously SCRUB
  • 8 Across: Classic opera set in Rome TOSCA
  • 9 Across: To the ___ degree NTH
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with L
  • 2 starts with E
  • 3 starts with F
  • 4 starts with T
  • 6 starts with M
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example LAST
  • 2 Down: Former inmate, informally EXCON
  • 3 Down: Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction? FIRST
  • 4 Down: Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction? TOUCH
  • 6 Down: Deg. held by many a C.E.O. MBA
Show the solved grid
1L2E3F4T5AXIO6M7SCRUB8TOSCA9NTH

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