Welcome to The Mini Hints. If you’re a fan of the New York Times daily games like Wordle and Connections, you know the Mini Crossword is the perfect way to test your speed.
The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET. If you are stuck on the Monday, February 16, 2026 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find helpful hints followed by the full answer key.
Hints for Monday, February 16, 2026
If you just need a little nudge to keep your streak alive, use these clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: What some people solve the Mini for — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
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6 Across: Chat, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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7 Across: Fire truck attachments — HINT: Starts with the letter “H”
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8 Across: What other people solve the Mini for — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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9 Across: “Are we there ___?” — HINT: Starts with the letter “Y”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Academy or university: Abbr. — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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2 Down: Like a voluminous winter jacket — HINT: Starts with the letter “P”
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3 Down: Come next — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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4 Down: ___ planner (occupation) — HINT: Starts with the letter “E”
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5 Down: Number before tres — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Feb 16, 2026)
Spoiler Warning: The full solutions are listed below. Only scroll down if you want to see the completed grid!
Across Answers
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1 Across: What some people solve the Mini for — SPEED
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6 Across: Chat, informally — CONVO
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7 Across: Fire truck attachments — HOSES
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8 Across: What other people solve the Mini for — FUN
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9 Across: “Are we there ___?” — YET
Down Answers
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1 Down: Academy or university: Abbr. — SCH
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2 Down: Like a voluminous winter jacket — POOFY
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3 Down: Come next — ENSUE
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4 Down: ___ planner (occupation) — EVENT
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5 Down: Number before tres — DOS
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Sunday, February 15, 2026
