Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, February 23, 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 23, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Amorphous shape in a lava lamp
  2. 5."Wonderful performance!"
  3. 6.Social media currency
  4. 7.Cars that move around a miniature map
  5. 8.Partner of relaxation

DOWN

  1. 1.Offer money corruptly
  2. 2.Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world
  3. 3.In-your-face
  4. 4.Work overseer
  5. 5.Memory of a hectic day, perhaps

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, February 23, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Amorphous shape in a lava lamp(BLOB)
  2. 5."Wonderful performance!"(BRAVO)
  3. 6.Social media currency(LIKES)
  4. 7.Cars that move around a miniature map(UBERS)
  5. 8.Partner of relaxation(REST)

DOWN

  1. 1.Offer money corruptly(BRIBE)
  2. 2.Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world(LAKES)
  3. 3.In-your-face(OVERT)
  4. 4.Work overseer(BOSS)
  5. 5.Memory of a hectic day, perhaps(BLUR)

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About the Monday, February 23, 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 BRAVO, answering “"Wonderful performance!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.