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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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A Wednesday 5x5 by Christina Iverson: AMBER opens the Across clues and ALLIN runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

  • 1. ___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater who's a three-time U.S. national champion
    AMBER
  • 6. Popcorn size that might come in a bucket
    LARGE
  • 7. "Lies and the Lying ___ Who Tell Them" (Al Franken book)
    LIARS
  • 8. Close-up map
    INSET
  • 9. Prepares a home for a new baby
    NESTS

Down

  • 1. Bold poker declaration
    ALLIN
  • 2. Only U.S. state with a one-syllable name
    MAINE
  • 3. Orchestra section with trumpets and horns
    BRASS
  • 4. "Great" or "Snowy" wading bird
    EGRET
  • 5. Some sheet music squiggles
    RESTS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: AMBER · LARGE · LIARS · INSET · NESTS
Down: ALLIN · MAINE · BRASS · EGRET · RESTS
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