Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, February 27, 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 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Lacking locks
  2. 5.One of the Great Lakes
  3. 6.Movie with the fake newspaper headline "Wonder Elephant Soars to Fame!"
  4. 8.Live tweeter?
  5. 9.The slightest bit

DOWN

  1. 1.Hard thing to leave on a cold day
  2. 2.Caribbean island northwest of Curaçao
  3. 3.The sky, in a saying
  4. 4.Actress Messing
  5. 7.Like this clue number

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, February 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Lacking locks(BALD)
  2. 5.One of the Great Lakes(ERIE)
  3. 6.Movie with the fake newspaper headline "Wonder Elephant Soars to Fame!"(DUMBO)
  4. 8.Live tweeter?(BIRD)
  5. 9.The slightest bit(ATAD)

DOWN

  1. 1.Hard thing to leave on a cold day(BED)
  2. 2.Caribbean island northwest of Curaçao(ARUBA)
  3. 3.The sky, in a saying(LIMIT)
  4. 4.Actress Messing(DEBRA)
  5. 7.Like this clue number(ODD)

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About the Friday, February 27, 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 DUMBO, answering “Movie with the fake newspaper headline "Wonder Elephant Soars to Fame!".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.