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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Monday, February 16, 2026

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A Monday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: SPEED opens the Across clues and SCH runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. What some people solve the Mini for
SPEED
6. Chat, informally
CONVO
7. Fire truck attachments
HOSES
8. What other people solve the Mini for
FUN
9. "Are we there ___?"
YET

Down

1. Academy or university: Abbr.
SCH
2. Like a voluminous winter jacket
POOFY
3. Come next
ENSUE
4. ___ planner (occupation)
EVENT
5. Number before tres
DOS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SPEED · CONVO · HOSES · FUN · YET
Down: SCH · POOFY · ENSUE · EVENT · DOS

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