Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, February 10, 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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Gift wrapping flourish
  2. 4.The "M" of D.M.V.
  3. 6.What airlines often charge for selecting your seat
  4. 7.Requiring constant emotional validation
  5. 8.Workers doing rounds: Abbr.

DOWN

  1. 1.Like some wine and Christmas presents
  2. 2.Missing animal in "Zootopia"
  3. 3.Crossplay plays
  4. 4."Many ___" (50 Cent hit)
  5. 5.Bit of sunshine

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

1B
2O
3W
4M
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5R
6E
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7N
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E
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8D
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S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Gift wrapping flourish(BOW)
  2. 4.The "M" of D.M.V.(MOTOR)
  3. 6.What airlines often charge for selecting your seat(EXTRA)
  4. 7.Requiring constant emotional validation(NEEDY)
  5. 8.Workers doing rounds: Abbr.(DRS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Like some wine and Christmas presents(BOXED)
  2. 2.Missing animal in "Zootopia"(OTTER)
  3. 3.Crossplay plays(WORDS)
  4. 4."Many ___" (50 Cent hit)(MEN)
  5. 5.Bit of sunshine(RAY)

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About the Tuesday, February 10, 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 MOTOR, answering “The "M" of D.M.V..” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.