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Mini crossword answers for February 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · February 16, 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 S
  • 6 starts with C
  • 7 starts with H
  • 8 starts with F
  • 9 starts with Y
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: What some people solve the Mini for SPEED
  • 6 Across: Chat, informally CONVO
  • 7 Across: Fire truck attachments HOSES
  • 8 Across: What other people solve the Mini for FUN
  • 9 Across: "Are we there ___?" YET
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with S
  • 2 starts with P
  • 3 starts with E
  • 4 starts with E
  • 5 starts with D
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Academy or university: Abbr. SCH
  • 2 Down: Like a voluminous winter jacket POOFY
  • 3 Down: Come next ENSUE
  • 4 Down: ___ planner (occupation) EVENT
  • 5 Down: Number before tres DOS
Show the solved grid
1S2P3E4E5D6CONVO7HOSES8FUN9YET

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