Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, February 2, 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

Monday, February 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Rock band with albums like "High Voltage" and "Flick of the Switch"
  2. 5.Stuck doing the same old, same old
  3. 7.Burning up
  4. 8.-tion, for one
  5. 9.Jared of 2025's "Tron: Ares"

DOWN

  1. 1.Declare void, as a marriage
  2. 2.___ macchiato (espresso drink)
  3. 3.Begin to veer off the road, say
  4. 4.Odd little trinket
  5. 5.What Apple smartphones run on
  6. 6.___-Mex cuisine

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, February 2, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Rock band with albums like "High Voltage" and "Flick of the Switch"(ACDC)
  2. 5.Stuck doing the same old, same old(INARUT)
  3. 7.Burning up(ONFIRE)
  4. 8.-tion, for one(SUFFIX)
  5. 9.Jared of 2025's "Tron: Ares"(LETO)

DOWN

  1. 1.Declare void, as a marriage(ANNUL)
  2. 2.___ macchiato (espresso drink)(CAFFE)
  3. 3.Begin to veer off the road, say(DRIFT)
  4. 4.Odd little trinket(CURIO)
  5. 5.What Apple smartphones run on(IOS)
  6. 6.___-Mex cuisine(TEX)

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About the Monday, February 2, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 6 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 6 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 INARUT, answering “Stuck doing the same old, same old.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.