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Mini crossword answers for February 9, 2026

Mini Crossword · February 9, 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 C
  • 5 starts with C
  • 6 starts with H
  • 7 starts with E
  • 8 starts with F
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Stopper that may get popped CORK
  • 5 Across: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy" CHLOE
  • 6 Across: Like terrain that's good for sledding HILLY
  • 7 Across: Diabolical deeds EVILS
  • 8 Across: Lawyer's charges FEES
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with C
  • 2 starts with O
  • 3 starts with R
  • 4 starts with K
  • 5 starts with C
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Green additive to cream cheese CHIVE
  • 2 Down: Basic jump in snowboarding OLLIE
  • 3 Down: Nose ___ (snowboarding moves) ROLLS
  • 4 Down: Piano's set of 88 KEYS
  • 5 Down: Title for Carmy or Sydney on "The Bear" CHEF
Show the solved grid
1C2O3R4K5CHLOE6HILLY7EVILS8FEES

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