Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these games are a great way to start the day. But for a quick challenge, nothing beats the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword usually requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. It’s a faster version that resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find helpful hints to point you in the right direction, followed by the full list of answers.
NYT Mini Hints for February 25
If you aren’t ready for the full answers yet, use these extra clues to help you solve the grid.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Computer function represented by a floppy disk icon — HINT: Starts with “S”
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5 Across: Want more than anything — HINT: Ends with “E”
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7 Across: Enticed, with ‘in’ — HINT: Starts with “R”
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8 Across: In the company of — HINT: Ends with “G”
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9 Across: Something to do “like it’s 1999” — HINT: Ends with “Y”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Leftover morsel — HINT: Ends with “P”
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2 Down: Fragrance — HINT: Starts with “A”
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3 Down: What a humidifier emits — HINT: Ends with “R”
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4 Down: Curling or speed skating, for the Winter Olympics — HINT: Ends with “T”
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6 Down: Risqué — HINT: Starts with “E”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Feb 25, 2026)
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not scroll any further if you want to keep solving the puzzle on your own.
Across Answers
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1 Across: SAVE
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5 Across: CRAVE
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7 Across: ROPED
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8 Across: AMONG
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9 Across: PARTY
Down Answers
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1 Down: SCRAP
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2 Down: AROMA
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3 Down: VAPOR
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4 Down: EVENT
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6 Down: EDGY
NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
