Many of us have a daily ritual of solving the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Connections, Wordle, or Strands, the day doesn’t feel complete until the puzzles are done. The Mini Crossword is a fan favorite because it’s quick, fun, and resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the Monday, February 23, 2026 puzzle, we are here to help. Below, you will find helpful hints to nudge you in the right direction, followed by the full list of answers.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Monday, February 23
If you just need a small push, use these extra clues to help you solve the grid on your own.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Amorphous shape in a lava lamp — HINT: Ends with the letter “B”
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5 Across: “Wonderful performance!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
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6 Across: Social media currency — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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7 Across: Cars that move around a miniature map — HINT: Starts with the letter “U”
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8 Across: Partner of relaxation — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Offer money corruptly — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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2 Down: Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most in the world — HINT: Starts with the letter “L”
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3 Down: In-your-face — HINT: Ends with the letter “T”
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4 Down: Work overseer — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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5 Down: Memory of a hectic day, perhaps — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Monday, February 23
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Only scroll down if you want to see the exact solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Amorphous shape in a lava lamp — BLOB
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5 Across: “Wonderful performance!” — BRAVO
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6 Across: Social media currency — LIKES
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7 Across: Cars that move around a miniature map — UBERS
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8 Across: Partner of relaxation — REST
Down Answers
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1 Down: Offer money corruptly — BRIBE
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2 Down: Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most in the world — LAKES
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3 Down: In-your-face — OVERT
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4 Down: Work overseer — BOSS
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5 Down: Memory of a hectic day, perhaps — BLUR
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Sunday, February 22, 2026
