Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, February 19, 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 19, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!"
  2. 5.See 1-Across
  3. 6.Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble
  4. 7.Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste
  5. 8.[This person has read your message]

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "But, Mom!," say
  2. 2.As a result
  3. 3.Something that a medical donor gives or a church has
  4. 4.Flow slowly
  5. 5.As a result

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!"(WHOS)
  2. 5.See 1-Across(THERE)
  3. 6.Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble(HINGE)
  4. 7.Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste(UNCAP)
  5. 8.[This person has read your message](SEEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Say "But, Mom!," say(WHINE)
  2. 2.As a result(HENCE)
  3. 3.Something that a medical donor gives or a church has(ORGAN)
  4. 4.Flow slowly(SEEP)
  5. 5.As a result(THUS)

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About the Thursday, February 19, 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 THERE, answering “See 1-Across.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.