Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, February 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Soybeans or rice
  2. 5.Bit of gossip
  3. 7.South American flatbread made of ground maize
  4. 8.___ 8 Ball
  5. 9.Something a pirate might make you walk

DOWN

  1. 1.Sudden muscle tightness
  2. 2.Like the areas beyond suburbia
  3. 3.Luxury Swiss watch brand
  4. 4.Stop by unannounced
  5. 6.Billiards triangle

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, February 22, 2026

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2R
3O
4P
5R
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7A
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8M
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Soybeans or rice(CROP)
  2. 5.Bit of gossip(RUMOR)
  3. 7.South American flatbread made of ground maize(AREPA)
  4. 8.___ 8 Ball(MAGIC)
  5. 9.Something a pirate might make you walk(PLANK)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sudden muscle tightness(CRAMP)
  2. 2.Like the areas beyond suburbia(RURAL)
  3. 3.Luxury Swiss watch brand(OMEGA)
  4. 4.Stop by unannounced(POPIN)
  5. 6.Billiards triangle(RACK)

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About the Sunday, February 22, 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 RUMOR, answering “Bit of gossip.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.