Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, February 8, 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 8, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way
  2. 5.Statement that's self-evidently true
  3. 7.Wash vigorously
  4. 8.Classic opera set in Rome
  5. 9.To the ___ degree

DOWN

  1. 1.Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example
  2. 2.Former inmate, informally
  3. 3.Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?
  4. 4.Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction?
  5. 6.Deg. held by many a C.E.O.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way(LEFT)
  2. 5.Statement that's self-evidently true(AXIOM)
  3. 7.Wash vigorously(SCRUB)
  4. 8.Classic opera set in Rome(TOSCA)
  5. 9.To the ___ degree(NTH)

DOWN

  1. 1.Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example(LAST)
  2. 2.Former inmate, informally(EXCON)
  3. 3.Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?(FIRST)
  4. 4.Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction?(TOUCH)
  5. 6.Deg. held by many a C.E.O.(MBA)

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About the Sunday, February 8, 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 AXIOM, answering “Statement that's self-evidently true.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.