Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Feb 19, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Thursday, February 19, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!"
  2. 5.See 1-Across
  3. 6.Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble
  4. 7.Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste
  5. 8.[This person has read your message]

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "But, Mom!," say
  2. 2.As a result
  3. 3.Something that a medical donor gives or a church has
  4. 4.Flow slowly
  5. 5.As a result

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, February 19, 2026

1W
2H
3O
4S
5T
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6H
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7U
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8S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!"(WHOS)
  2. 5.See 1-Across(THERE)
  3. 6.Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble(HINGE)
  4. 7.Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste(UNCAP)
  5. 8.[This person has read your message](SEEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "But, Mom!," say(WHINE)
  2. 2.As a result(HENCE)
  3. 3.Something that a medical donor gives or a church has(ORGAN)
  4. 4.Flow slowly(SEEP)
  5. 5.As a result(THUS)