The Sunday NYT Mini is a favorite for many crossword fans. Whether you’re trying to beat your personal best time or just need help with a tricky clue, we’ve got you covered.
Below you will find helpful hints to point you in the right direction, followed by the full list of answers for the Sunday, February 8, 2026, puzzle. Be careful as you scroll if you want to avoid spoilers!
Today’s NYT Mini Hints
If you’re just looking for a small nudge, these clues and letter hints should help you fill in the blanks.
Across Hints
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1 Across: The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way — Hint: Starts with L
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5 Across: Statement that’s self-evidently true — Hint: Ends with M
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7 Across: Wash vigorously — Hint: Ends with B
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8 Across: Classic opera set in Rome — Hint: Starts with T
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9 Across: To the ____ degree — Hint: Ends with H
Down Hints
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1 Down: Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example — Hint: Ends with T
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2 Down: Former inmate, informally — Hint: Starts with E
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3 Down: Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer’s direction? — Hint: Ends with T
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4 Down: Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer’s direction? — Hint: Starts with T
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6 Down: Deg. held by many a C.E.O. — Hint: Ends with A
Today’s NYT Mini Answers
Ready to finish the grid? Here are the official solutions for Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Across Answers
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1 Across: LEFT
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5 Across: AXIOM
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7 Across: SCRUB
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8 Across: TOSCA
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9 Across: NTH
Down Answers
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1 Down: LAST
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2 Down: EXCON
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3 Down: FIRST
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4 Down: TOUCH
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6 Down: MBA
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