Looking for help with the NYT Mini Crossword on February 23, 2026? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find all the clues, hints, and answers for today’s puzzle.
What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?
The Mini is a small, fast version of the New York Times daily crossword. It features just a handful of clues and is popular as a quick daily brain exercise. Many players try to solve it as fast as possible.
February 23, 2026 – All Clues and Answers
Across Clues
- Amorphous shape in a lava lamp — BLOB
- “Wonderful performance!” — BRAVO
- Social media currency — LIKES
- Cars that move around a miniature map — UBERS
- Partner of relaxation — REST
Down Clues
- Offer money corruptly — BRIBE
- Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world — LAKES
- In-your-face — OVERT
- Work overseer — BOSS
- Memory of a hectic day, perhaps — BLUR
Hints if You Don’t Want the Full Answer
Sometimes you just need a small nudge, not the full solution. Here are some hints:
- The lava lamp answer starts with “BL”
- The social media clue relates to what you tap on posts
- Canada’s record-breaking geographic feature is a body of water
- The corrupt money clue is a 5-letter word starting with “BR”