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Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Stopper that may get popped
Answer: CORK
5A clue: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with “snowy”
Answer: CHLOE
6A clue: Like terrain that’s good for sledding
Answer: HILLY
7A clue: Diabolical deeds
Answer: EVILS
8A clue: Lawyer’s charges
Answer: FEES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Green additive to cream cheese
Answer: CHIVE
2D clue: Basic jump in snowboarding
Answer: OLLIE
3D clue: Nose ___ (snowboarding moves)
Answer: ROLLS
4D clue: Piano’s set of 88
Answer: KEYS
5D clue: Title for Carmy or Sydney on “The Bear”
Answer: CHEF
Quick tips for the NYT Mini Crossword
#1: If you’re unsure, put down an answer anyway, but remember your uncertainty. You might find yourself erasing that answer as other letters fill in.
#2: If you’re struggling with a few Across clues, skip to the Down side. You might be able to fill that in and find the Across clues solved for you.
#3: The puzzle-makers love to play little word games, so be on your guard. They may offer a clue where the words don’t mean the obvious. If you’re stumped, try thinking of secondary meanings for phrases in the clue.
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