Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, February 12, 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

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually
  2. 5.Signature export of Cuba
  3. 6.Bowl over
  4. 7.Flood regulator
  5. 8.Classroom station

DOWN

  1. 1.Acted without saying anything
  2. 2.Desert plant used in tequila production
  3. 3.Demolishes
  4. 4.Language from which we get "cosmos" and "democracy"
  5. 5.Berkeley campus, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Tequila cocktail that often comes in a salt-rimmed glass, casually(MARG)
  2. 5.Signature export of Cuba(CIGAR)
  3. 6.Bowl over(AMAZE)
  4. 7.Flood regulator(LEVEE)
  5. 8.Classroom station(DESK)

DOWN

  1. 1.Acted without saying anything(MIMED)
  2. 2.Desert plant used in tequila production(AGAVE)
  3. 3.Demolishes(RAZES)
  4. 4.Language from which we get "cosmos" and "democracy"(GREEK)
  5. 5.Berkeley campus, for short(CAL)

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About the Thursday, February 12, 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 CIGAR, answering “Signature export of Cuba.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.