Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, February 20, 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 20, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Political party that competed with Democrats during the 1830s-’50s
  2. 6.Four Seasons, e.g.
  3. 7.Dinosaur in the Mario games
  4. 8.Blizzard or hurricane
  5. 9.We all look up to it

DOWN

  1. 1."Oh yeah, ___ that?"
  2. 2.Says "who"?
  3. 3."No worries"
  4. 4.Postmodern architect Frank
  5. 5.Narrow

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, February 20, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Political party that competed with Democrats during the 1830s-’50s(WHIGS)
  2. 6.Four Seasons, e.g.(HOTEL)
  3. 7.Dinosaur in the Mario games(YOSHI)
  4. 8.Blizzard or hurricane(STORM)
  5. 9.We all look up to it(SKY)

DOWN

  1. 1."Oh yeah, ___ that?"(WHYS)
  2. 2.Says "who"?(HOOTS)
  3. 3."No worries"(ITSOK)
  4. 4.Postmodern architect Frank(GEHRY)
  5. 5.Narrow(SLIM)

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About the Friday, February 20, 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 WHIGS, answering “Political party that competed with Democrats during the 1830s-’50s.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.