Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, February 17, 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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Prefix meaning "eight"
  2. 5.Classic poem that begins "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"
  3. 6.One of the Jenners
  4. 7.As one word: A henchman / As two words: "Please proceed"
  5. 8.Prickly seedcases

DOWN

  1. 1."Stop, I'm blushing!"
  2. 2.Indicator of difficulty in Connections
  3. 3.Identical siblings
  4. 4.Repeated cheer at a soccer stadium
  5. 6.Soviet spy org.

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1O
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3T
4O
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6K
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7G
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Prefix meaning "eight"(OCTO)
  2. 5.Classic poem that begins "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"(HOWL)
  3. 6.One of the Jenners(KYLIE)
  4. 7.As one word: A henchman / As two words: "Please proceed"(GOON)
  5. 8.Prickly seedcases(BURS)

DOWN

  1. 1."Stop, I'm blushing!"(OHYOU)
  2. 2.Indicator of difficulty in Connections(COLOR)
  3. 3.Identical siblings(TWINS)
  4. 4.Repeated cheer at a soccer stadium(OLE)
  5. 6.Soviet spy org.(KGB)

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About the Tuesday, February 17, 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 KYLIE, answering “One of the Jenners.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.