Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, February 9, 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 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Stopper that may get popped
  2. 5.___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy"
  3. 6.Like terrain that's good for sledding
  4. 7.Diabolical deeds
  5. 8.Lawyer's charges

DOWN

  1. 1.Green additive to cream cheese
  2. 2.Basic jump in snowboarding
  3. 3.Nose ___ (snowboarding moves)
  4. 4.Piano's set of 88
  5. 5.Title for Carmy or Sydney on "The Bear"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, February 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Stopper that may get popped(CORK)
  2. 5.___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy"(CHLOE)
  3. 6.Like terrain that's good for sledding(HILLY)
  4. 7.Diabolical deeds(EVILS)
  5. 8.Lawyer's charges(FEES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Green additive to cream cheese(CHIVE)
  2. 2.Basic jump in snowboarding(OLLIE)
  3. 3.Nose ___ (snowboarding moves)(ROLLS)
  4. 4.Piano's set of 88(KEYS)
  5. 5.Title for Carmy or Sydney on "The Bear"(CHEF)

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About the Monday, February 9, 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 CHLOE, answering “___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.