Many of us start our day with the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these puzzles are a daily habit. But for many, the best part of the routine is the NYT Mini Crossword.
The Mini is a shorter, faster version of the famous daily crossword. It resets every night at 10 p.m. ET. If you are working on the puzzle for Thursday, February 5, 2026, and find yourself stuck, we are here to help.
Below, you will find hints for every clue, followed by the final answers.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Feb 5, 2026
If you just need a small nudge, use these hints before looking at the full answers.
Across Hints
1 Across: The sound a smoke detector makes when the battery is low — HINT: Starts with “C”
6 Across: A word that works before “book” or “tour” — HINT: Ends with “O”
7 Across: The very furthest limit or edge — HINT: Ends with “K”
8 Across: How a screw feels when it isn’t tight — HINT: Starts with “L”
9 Across: To use a keyboard to put information in — HINT: Ends with “R”
Down Hints
1 Down: A way to watch TV that isn’t streaming — HINT: Ends with “E”
2 Down: One of the five Great Lakes — HINT: Starts with “H”
3 Down: Another word for a fool or a dummy — HINT: Ends with “T”
4 Down: To clean something quickly under running water — HINT: Starts with “R”
5 Down: The card game played in the movie “The Sting” — HINT: Starts with “P”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Feb 5, 2026
Warning: The full solutions are listed below. Only scroll down if you want to see the answers!
Across Answers
1 Across: CHIRP
6 Across: AUDIO
7 Across: BRINK
8 Across: LOOSE
9 Across: ENTER
Down Answers
1 Down: CABLE
2 Down: HURON
3 Down: IDIOT
4 Down: RINSE
5 Down: POKER
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
