February 13, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Answers

Across Clues

1. Like flowers that never wilt
   Answer: FAKE
2. Italian city that’s hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics
   Answer: MILAN
3. “Huh, that’s strange …”
   Answer: WEIRD
4. Regions
   Answer: AREAS
5. Crossword clue, e.g.
   Answer: HINT

Down Clues

1. Guy in a kitchen
   Answer: FIERI (referring to Guy Fieri)
2. Visitor from another world
   Answer: ALIEN
3. Gold measurement
   Answer: KARAT
4. “Don’t tell me how it ___!”
   Answer: ENDS
5. Kissing sound
   Answer: MWAH