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Mini crossword answers for February 23, 2026

Mini Crossword · February 23, 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 B
  • 5 starts with B
  • 6 starts with L
  • 7 starts with U
  • 8 starts with R
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Amorphous shape in a lava lamp BLOB
  • 5 Across: "Wonderful performance!" BRAVO
  • 6 Across: Social media currency LIKES
  • 7 Across: Cars that move around a miniature map UBERS
  • 8 Across: Partner of relaxation REST
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with B
  • 2 starts with L
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with B
  • 5 starts with B
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Offer money corruptly BRIBE
  • 2 Down: Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world LAKES
  • 3 Down: In-your-face OVERT
  • 4 Down: Work overseer BOSS
  • 5 Down: Memory of a hectic day, perhaps BLUR
Show the solved grid
1B2L3O4B5BRAVO6LIKES7UBERS8REST

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