Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, February 11, 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 11, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name)
  2. 4.Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores
  3. 6.Drug cops, informally
  4. 8.Geological time period spanning several ages
  5. 9.Like F, in the alphabet

DOWN

  1. 1.Penalties for parking violations
  2. 2.African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra's
  3. 3.Make a copy of
  4. 5.Bank customer's holding: Abbr.
  5. 7."Quiet, you!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name)(FOX)
  2. 4.Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores(IKEA)
  3. 6.Drug cops, informally(NARCS)
  4. 8.Geological time period spanning several ages(EPOCH)
  5. 9.Like F, in the alphabet(SIXTH)

DOWN

  1. 1.Penalties for parking violations(FINES)
  2. 2.African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra's(OKAPI)
  3. 3.Make a copy of(XEROX)
  4. 5.Bank customer's holding: Abbr.(ACCT)
  5. 7."Quiet, you!"(SHH)

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About the Wednesday, February 11, 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 NARCS, answering “Drug cops, informally.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.