NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, February 15, 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

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Uses the "+" key
  2. 5.Psychedelic experience
  3. 6.With 2-Down, made "nose ring" from NEGRONIS or "mistrain" from MARTINIS?
  4. 8."That's awesome!"
  5. 9.Actress Palmer of "Hustlers"

DOWN

  1. 1.$$$ dispenser
  2. 2.See 6-Across
  3. 3.Brand of paper cups
  4. 4.Little bit of dust
  5. 7.Letter after cee

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Uses the "+" key(ADDS)
  2. 5.Psychedelic experience(TRIP)
  3. 6.With 2-Down, made "nose ring" from NEGRONIS or "mistrain" from MARTINIS?(MIXED)
  4. 8."That's awesome!"(NICE)
  5. 9.Actress Palmer of "Hustlers"(KEKE)

DOWN

  1. 1.$$$ dispenser(ATM)
  2. 2.See 6-Across(DRINK)
  3. 3.Brand of paper cups(DIXIE)
  4. 4.Little bit of dust(SPECK)
  5. 7.Letter after cee(DEE)

About the Sunday, February 15, 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 MIXED, answering “With 2-Down, made "nose ring" from NEGRONIS or "mistrain" from MARTINIS?.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.