Many people love starting their day with the New York Times word games. Whether you play Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the NYT Mini Crossword is a fan favorite because it’s quick and fun.
Unlike other NYT games that reset at midnight, the Mini resets at 10 p.m. ET every evening. If you are stuck on the Sunday, February 22, 2026 puzzle, we have the clues and solutions you need below.
Hints for Today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you just need a little nudge to finish the grid yourself, use these extra clues.
Across Hints
-
1 Across: Soybeans or rice — HINT: Ends with the letter “P”
-
5 Across: Bit of gossip — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
-
7 Across: South American flatbread made of ground maize — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
-
8 Across: ____ 8 Ball — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
-
9 Across: Something a pirate might make you walk — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
Down Hints
-
1 Down: Sudden muscle tightness — HINT: Ends with the letter “P”
-
2 Down: Like the areas beyond suburbia — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
-
3 Down: Luxury Swiss watch brand — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
-
4 Down: Stop by unannounced — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
-
6 Down: Billiards triangle — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Feb 22, 2026)
Warning: Only scroll further if you want to see the full solutions for today’s puzzle!
Across Answers
-
1 Across: Soybeans or rice — CROP
-
5 Across: Bit of gossip — RUMOR
-
7 Across: South American flatbread made of ground maize — AREPA
-
8 Across: ____ 8 Ball — MAGIC
-
9 Across: Something a pirate might make you walk — PLANK
Down Answers
-
1 Down: Sudden muscle tightness — CRAMP
-
2 Down: Like the areas beyond suburbia — RURAL
-
3 Down: Luxury Swiss watch brand — OMEGA
-
4 Down: Stop by unannounced — POPIN
-
6 Down: Billiards triangle — RACK
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Saturday, February 21, 2026
