Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, February 26, 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 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Tesla or Toyota
  2. 4.What the "M" of BMX stands for
  3. 5.Leafy lunch
  4. 6.Weighing device
  5. 7."To be," in Latin

DOWN

  1. 1.Pepsi and Coke
  2. 2.Dickens's "___ of Two Cities"
  3. 3.Took to another floor, as the [circled letters]
  4. 4.Apple computers
  5. 5.Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, February 26, 2026

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5S
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Tesla or Toyota(CAR)
  2. 4.What the "M" of BMX stands for(MOTO)
  3. 5.Leafy lunch(SALAD)
  4. 6.Weighing device(SCALE)
  5. 7."To be," in Latin(ESSE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Pepsi and Coke(COLAS)
  2. 2.Dickens's "___ of Two Cities"(ATALE)
  3. 3.Took to another floor, as the [circled letters](RODE)
  4. 4.Apple computers(MACS)
  5. 5.Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica(SSE)

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About the Thursday, February 26, 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 SALAD, answering “Leafy lunch.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.