Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, February 4, 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

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."The Rachel Maddow Show" channel, after a 2025 rebranding
  2. 6.Childhood
  3. 7.Greek letter after zeta and eta
  4. 8.What helicopter parents do
  5. 9.Sound at the dog park

DOWN

  1. 1."Cats always land on their feet," e.g.
  2. 2.Neighborhood in both London and Manhattan
  3. 3.___ York, Spanish name for New York
  4. 4.Furry mammal that eats crustaceans
  5. 5.Docking area

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."The Rachel Maddow Show" channel, after a 2025 rebranding(MSNOW)
  2. 6.Childhood(YOUTH)
  3. 7.Greek letter after zeta and eta(THETA)
  4. 8.What helicopter parents do(HOVER)
  5. 9.Sound at the dog park(ARF)

DOWN

  1. 1."Cats always land on their feet," e.g.(MYTH)
  2. 2.Neighborhood in both London and Manhattan(SOHO)
  3. 3.___ York, Spanish name for New York(NUEVA)
  4. 4.Furry mammal that eats crustaceans(OTTER)
  5. 5.Docking area(WHARF)

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About the Wednesday, February 4, 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 MSNOW, answering “"The Rachel Maddow Show" channel, after a 2025 rebranding.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.