For many of us, the day isn’t over until we finish the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these puzzles are a daily ritual. But the NYT Mini Crossword is a fan favorite for a reason it’s quick, fun, and accessible.
While the full NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. Just remember that the Mini resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET, unlike other games that update at midnight.
If you are stuck on the Sunday, February 1, 2026 puzzle, we are here to help. Below, you will find hints for every clue, followed by the full answer key at the bottom.
Hints for Today’s Mini Crossword (Feb 1)
If you just need a small nudge to get going, use these clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: A place where you go to shop. (Hint: Ends with “T”)
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5 Across: A chewy rice cake often filled with ice cream. (Hint: Starts with “M”)
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6 Across: The first name of the playwright who wrote “Three Sisters.” (Hint: Ends with “N”)
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7 Across: A word used to describe dark dive bars or bird food. (Hint: Ends with “Y”)
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8 Across: The name of Dr. Jekyll’s dark side. (Hint: Starts with “H”)
Down Hints
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1 Down: The thing that “makes the world go ’round” in the musical Cabaret. (Hint: Starts with “M”)
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2 Down: What an actor did on stage. (Hint: Ends with “D”)
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3 Down: Part of the name of the smallest U.S. state. (Hint: Starts with “R”)
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4 Down: Another word for very small. (Hint: Ends with “Y”)
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5 Down: What you do to potatoes to make them creamy. (Hint: Starts with “M”)
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Warning: Only scroll past this point if you want to see the actual solutions!
Across Answers
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1 Across: MART
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5 Across: MOCHI
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6 Across: ANTON
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7 Across: SEEDY
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8 Across: HYDE
Down Answers
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1 Down: MONEY
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2 Down: ACTED
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3 Down: RHODE
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4 Down: TINY
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5 Down: MASH
