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Mini crossword answers for February 19, 2026

Mini Crossword · February 19, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with W
  • 5 starts with T
  • 6 starts with H
  • 7 starts with U
  • 8 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!" WHOS
  • 5 Across: See 1-Across THERE
  • 6 Across: Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble HINGE
  • 7 Across: Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste UNCAP
  • 8 Across: [This person has read your message] SEEN
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with W
  • 2 starts with H
  • 3 starts with O
  • 4 starts with S
  • 5 starts with T
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Say "But, Mom!," say WHINE
  • 2 Down: As a result HENCE
  • 3 Down: Something that a medical donor gives or a church has ORGAN
  • 4 Down: Flow slowly SEEP
  • 5 Down: As a result THUS
Show the solved grid
1W2H3O4S5THERE6HINGE7UNCAP8SEEN

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