Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, February 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Sunday, February 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Spot to shop
  2. 5.Pounded sticky rice sometimes filled with ice cream
  3. 6.___ Chekhov, "Three Sisters" playwright
  4. 7.Like many dive bars and bird feeds
  5. 8.Jekyll's evil counterpart

DOWN

  1. 1.What makes the world go 'round, per "Cabaret"
  2. 2.Performed in a play
  3. 3.___ Island (U.S. state)
  4. 4.Itty-bitty
  5. 5.Squish to a pulp, as potatoes

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, February 1, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Spot to shop(MART)
  2. 5.Pounded sticky rice sometimes filled with ice cream(MOCHI)
  3. 6.___ Chekhov, "Three Sisters" playwright(ANTON)
  4. 7.Like many dive bars and bird feeds(SEEDY)
  5. 8.Jekyll's evil counterpart(HYDE)

DOWN

  1. 1.What makes the world go 'round, per "Cabaret"(MONEY)
  2. 2.Performed in a play(ACTED)
  3. 3.___ Island (U.S. state)(RHODE)
  4. 4.Itty-bitty(TINY)
  5. 5.Squish to a pulp, as potatoes(MASH)

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About the Sunday, February 1, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is MOCHI, answering “Pounded sticky rice sometimes filled with ice cream.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.