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 habit. But the NYT Mini Crossword is just as important!
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is famous, the Mini has a huge fan base because it’s quick and fun. One thing to remember: The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET, which is earlier than some other games.
If you are working on the Sunday, February 15, 2026, puzzle and find yourself stuck, we are here to help. Below, you will find hints for every clue, followed by the full list of answers.
Note: If you want to avoid spoilers, scroll slowly!
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Sunday, February 15, 2026
If you just need a small nudge, here are some extra clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Uses the “+” key — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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5 Across: Psychedelic experience — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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6 Across: With 2-Down, made “nose ring” from NEGRONIS or “mistrain” from MARTINIS — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
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8 Across: “That’s awesome!” — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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9 Across: Actress Palmer of “Hustlers” — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
Down Hints
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1 Down: $$$ dispenser — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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2 Down: See 6-Across — HINT: Starts with the letter “D”
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3 Down: Brand of paper cups — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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4 Down: Little bit of dust — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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7 Down: Letter after cee — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Ready for the solutions? Here are the completed words for today’s grid.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Uses the “+” key — ADDS
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5 Across: Psychedelic experience — TRIP
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6 Across: With 2-Down, made “nose ring” from NEGRONIS or “mistrain” from MARTINIS — MIXED
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8 Across: “That’s awesome!” — NICE
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9 Across: Actress Palmer of “Hustlers” — KEKE
Down Answers
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1 Down: $$$ dispenser — ATM
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2 Down: See 6-Across — DRINK
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3 Down: Brand of paper cups — DIXIE
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4 Down: Little bit of dust — SPECK
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7 Down: Letter after cee — DEE
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Saturday, February 14, 2026
