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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, February 19, 2026

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A Thursday 5x5 by Sam Ezersky: WHOS opens the Across clues and WHINE runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. With 5-Across, response to "Knock, knock!"
WHOS
5. See 1-Across
THERE
6. Dating app alternative to Tinder or Bumble
HINGE
7. Take the top off, as a tube of toothpaste
UNCAP
8. [This person has read your message]
SEEN

Down

1. Say "But, Mom!," say
WHINE
2. As a result
HENCE
3. Something that a medical donor gives or a church has
ORGAN
4. Flow slowly
SEEP
5. As a result
THUS

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: WHOS · THERE · HINGE · UNCAP · SEEN
Down: WHINE · HENCE · ORGAN · SEEP · THUS

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