For many puzzle lovers, the day isn’t complete without finishing the New York Times word games. While the full-sized crossword is a classic, the NYT Mini has a massive following because it’s quick, fun, and free.
Remember, the Mini resets every evening at 10 p.m. ET. If you are stuck on the puzzle for Friday, February 13, 2026, we have the clues and solutions you need below.
We have organized this guide with hints first, followed by the actual answers at the bottom. Scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Feb 13, 2026
If you just need a small nudge to get moving, these extra hints should help.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Like flowers that never wilt — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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5 Across: Italian city hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
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6 Across: “Huh, that’s strange …” — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
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7 Across: Regions — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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8 Across: Crossword clue, e.g. — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Guy in a kitchen — HINT: Starts with the letter “F”
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2 Down: Visitor from another world — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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3 Down: Gold measurement — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
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4 Down: “Don’t tell me how it ___!” — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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5 Down: Kissing sound — HINT: Ends with the letter “H”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: Feb 13, 2026
Ready to see the solutions? Here are the completed words for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: FAKE
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5 Across: MILAN
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6 Across: WEIRD
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7 Across: AREAS
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8 Across: HINT
Down Answers
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1 Down: FIERI
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2 Down: ALIEN
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3 Down: KARAT
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4 Down: ENDS
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5 Down: MWAH
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Solutions: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
