Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Feb 16, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Monday, February 16, 2026
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8
9

ACROSS

  1. 1.What some people solve the Mini for
  2. 6.Chat, informally
  3. 7.Fire truck attachments
  4. 8.What other people solve the Mini for
  5. 9."Are we there ___?"

DOWN

  1. 1.Academy or university: Abbr.
  2. 2.Like a voluminous winter jacket
  3. 3.Come next
  4. 4.___ planner (occupation)
  5. 5.Number before tres

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, February 16, 2026

1S
2P
3E
4E
5D
6C
O
N
V
O
7H
O
S
E
S
8F
U
N
9Y
E
T

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.What some people solve the Mini for(SPEED)
  2. 6.Chat, informally(CONVO)
  3. 7.Fire truck attachments(HOSES)
  4. 8.What other people solve the Mini for(FUN)
  5. 9."Are we there ___?"(YET)

DOWN

  1. 1.Academy or university: Abbr.(SCH)
  2. 2.Like a voluminous winter jacket(POOFY)
  3. 3.Come next(ENSUE)
  4. 4.___ planner (occupation)(EVENT)
  5. 5.Number before tres(DOS)