Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, February 16, 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

Monday, February 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.What some people solve the Mini for
  2. 6.Chat, informally
  3. 7.Fire truck attachments
  4. 8.What other people solve the Mini for
  5. 9."Are we there ___?"

DOWN

  1. 1.Academy or university: Abbr.
  2. 2.Like a voluminous winter jacket
  3. 3.Come next
  4. 4.___ planner (occupation)
  5. 5.Number before tres

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, February 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.What some people solve the Mini for(SPEED)
  2. 6.Chat, informally(CONVO)
  3. 7.Fire truck attachments(HOSES)
  4. 8.What other people solve the Mini for(FUN)
  5. 9."Are we there ___?"(YET)

DOWN

  1. 1.Academy or university: Abbr.(SCH)
  2. 2.Like a voluminous winter jacket(POOFY)
  3. 3.Come next(ENSUE)
  4. 4.___ planner (occupation)(EVENT)
  5. 5.Number before tres(DOS)

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About the Monday, February 16, 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 SPEED, answering “What some people solve the Mini for.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.