Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the day just doesn’t feel complete until the puzzles are solved. Of course, the NYT Mini Crossword is a fan favorite that tops the list for many players.
While the main NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. Just remember: the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, while most other games reset at midnight.
If you are stuck on the puzzle for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, we are here to help. Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the actual answers. Scroll slowly if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you just need a little nudge to get going, use these clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: The channel for “The Rachel Maddow Show” after its 2025 rebranding — HINT: Starts with “M.”
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6 Across: The period of life when you are a child — HINT: Ends with “H.”
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7 Across: The Greek letter that follows zeta and eta — HINT: Ends with “A.”
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8 Across: To stay very close to someone or watch them constantly — HINT: Starts with “H.”
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9 Across: A common noise you’ll hear at a dog park — HINT: Ends with “F.”
Down Hints
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1 Down: A common belief that might not actually be true — HINT: Ends with “M.”
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2 Down: A famous neighborhood name found in London and Manhattan — HINT: Starts with “S.”
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3 Down: The Spanish word for “New” used in the name for New York — HINT: Ends with “A.”
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4 Down: A furry water animal known for eating shellfish — HINT: Starts with “O.”
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5 Down: A structure built along the shore for ships to dock — HINT: Starts with “W.”
Answers for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you’re ready to see the solutions, here are the completed words for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Across Answers
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1 Across: MSNOW
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6 Across: YOUTH
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7 Across: THETA
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8 Across: HOVER
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9 Across: ARF
Down Answers
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1 Down: MYTH
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2 Down: SOHO
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3 Down: NUEVA
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4 Down: OTTER
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5 Down: WHARF
NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Tuesday, February 3, 2026
