NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, February 25, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Computer function represented by a floppy disk icon
  2. 5.Want more than anything
  3. 7.Enticed, with "in"
  4. 8.In the company of
  5. 9.Something to do "like it's 1999"

DOWN

  1. 1.Leftover morsel of food
  2. 2.Fragrance
  3. 3.What a humidifier emits
  4. 4.Curling or speed skating, for the Winter Olympics
  5. 6.Risqué

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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3V
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Computer function represented by a floppy disk icon(SAVE)
  2. 5.Want more than anything(CRAVE)
  3. 7.Enticed, with "in"(ROPED)
  4. 8.In the company of(AMONG)
  5. 9.Something to do "like it's 1999"(PARTY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Leftover morsel of food(SCRAP)
  2. 2.Fragrance(AROMA)
  3. 3.What a humidifier emits(VAPOR)
  4. 4.Curling or speed skating, for the Winter Olympics(EVENT)
  5. 6.Risqué(EDGY)

About the Wednesday, February 25, 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 CRAVE, answering “Want more than anything.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.