Many crossword fans start their week with the NYT Mini. It’s the perfect way to warm up your brain for the bigger puzzles. Whether you’re a daily pro or just trying to finish today’s grid, we have the help you need.
Below are the hints and full answers for the Monday, February 9, 2026, puzzle. Proceed with caution if you don’t want the answers revealed just yet!
Today’s NYT Mini Hints
Use these clues and letter hints to find the right words without giving everything away.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Stopper that may get popped — Hint: Starts with C
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5 Across: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with “snowy” — Hint: Ends with E
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6 Across: Like terrain that’s good for sledding — Hint: Ends with Y
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7 Across: Diabolical deeds — Hint: Starts with E
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8 Across: Lawyer’s charges — Hint: Ends with S
Down Hints
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1 Down: Green additive to cream cheese — Hint: Ends with E
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2 Down: Basic jump in snowboarding — Hint: Starts with O
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3 Down: Nose ___ (snowboarding moves) — Hint: Ends with S
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4 Down: Piano’s set of 88 — Hint: Starts with K
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5 Down: Title for Carmy or Sydney on “The Bear” — Hint: Ends with F
Today’s NYT Mini Answers
If you’re ready to fill in the blanks, here are the official solutions for Monday, February 9, 2026.
Across Answers
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1 Across: CORK
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5 Across: CHLOE
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6 Across: HILLY
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7 Across: EVILS
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8 Across: FEES
Down Answers
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1 Down: CHIVE
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2 Down: OLLIE
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3 Down: ROLLS
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4 Down: KEYS
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5 Down: CHEF
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