Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, February 13, 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

Friday, February 13, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like flowers that never wilt
  2. 5.Italian city that's hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics
  3. 6."Huh, that's strange ..."
  4. 7.Regions
  5. 8.Crossword clue, e.g.

DOWN

  1. 1.Guy in a kitchen
  2. 2.Visitor from another world
  3. 3.Gold measurement
  4. 4."Don't tell me how it ___!"
  5. 5.Kissing sound

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, February 13, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like flowers that never wilt(FAKE)
  2. 5.Italian city that's hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics(MILAN)
  3. 6."Huh, that's strange ..."(WEIRD)
  4. 7.Regions(AREAS)
  5. 8.Crossword clue, e.g.(HINT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Guy in a kitchen(FIERI)
  2. 2.Visitor from another world(ALIEN)
  3. 3.Gold measurement(KARAT)
  4. 4."Don't tell me how it ___!"(ENDS)
  5. 5.Kissing sound(MWAH)

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About the Friday, February 13, 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 MILAN, answering “Italian city that's hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.