NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Friday, February 13, 2026

Looking for the complete NYT Mini Crossword answers for Friday, February 13, 2026? Below you’ll find all Across and Down solutions, plus a quick breakdown of the trickiest clue.

Today’s grid was fairly smooth, though 1-Down had a fun pop-culture twist that might’ve slowed some solvers.

Puzzle date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Game: Mini Crossword by The New York Times
Difficulty: 2.5/5 ⭐

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🟦 Mini Across Clues & Answers

1A. Like flowers that never wilt
👉 FAKE

5A. Italian city that’s hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics
👉 MILAN

6A. “Huh, that’s strange …”
👉 WEIRD

7A. Regions
👉 AREAS

8A. Crossword clue, e.g.
👉 HINT

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🟩 Mini Down Clues & Answers

1D. Guy in a kitchen
👉 FIERI
(Refers to celebrity chef Guy Fieri.)

2D. Visitor from another world
👉 ALIEN

3D. Gold measurement
👉 KARAT

4D. “Don’t tell me how it ___!”
👉 ENDS

5D. Kissing sound
👉 MWAH

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🧠 Tricky Spot of the Day

1-Down (FIERI) might’ve been tough if you didn’t immediately think of TV chefs. The crossing letters from FAKE and MILAN helped confirm it.

The rest of the puzzle leaned toward everyday vocabulary, making it a relatively quick Friday solve.

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📊 Quick Solve Summary

• Straightforward fill overall
• Nice mix of pop culture and general knowledge
• Great warm-up before tackling Wordle or Connections

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❓ FAQ – NYT Mini Crossword Feb 13, 2026

Q: What was the answer to 1-Down today?
A: FIERI.

Q: Was today’s Mini Crossword difficult?
A: Slightly easier than average for a Friday.

Q: Where can I play the NYT Mini Crossword?
A: On The New York Times Games website or app.

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