Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Feb 12, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually
  2. 5.Signature export of Cuba
  3. 6.Bowl over
  4. 7.Flood regulator
  5. 8.Classroom station

DOWN

  1. 1.Acted without saying anything
  2. 2.Desert plant used in tequila production
  3. 3.Demolishes
  4. 4.Language from which we get "cosmos" and "democracy"
  5. 5.Berkeley campus, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually(MARG)
  2. 5.Signature export of Cuba(CIGAR)
  3. 6.Bowl over(AMAZE)
  4. 7.Flood regulator(LEVEE)
  5. 8.Classroom station(DESK)

DOWN

  1. 1.Acted without saying anything(MIMED)
  2. 2.Desert plant used in tequila production(AGAVE)
  3. 3.Demolishes(RAZES)
  4. 4.Language from which we get "cosmos" and "democracy"(GREEK)
  5. 5.Berkeley campus, for short(CAL)