If you’re stuck on today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find all the clues, hints, and answers for the February 26, 2026 edition.
What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?
The NYT Mini Crossword is a quick, bite-sized version of the classic New York Times crossword puzzle. It’s perfect for players who want a fast mental workout without spending too much time.
With just a handful of clues, many players treat it as a speed challenge — which makes a stumping clue all the more frustrating!
February 26, 2026 Mini Crossword — Across Clues
Here are all the Across clues with their answers:
- Tesla or Toyota — CAR
- What the “M” of BMX stands for — MOTO
- Leafy lunch — SALAD
- Weighing device — SCALE
- “To be,” in Latin — ESSE
February 26, 2026 Mini CrosswordPepsi and Coke** — COLAS
- Dickens’s “___ of Two Cities” — A TALE
- Took to another floor, as the [circled letters] — RODE
- Apple computers — MACS
- Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica — SSE
Hints Before the Full Answers
If you’d rather have a nudge than the full solution, here are quick hints for some of the trickier clues:
- “To be,” in Latin: Think philosophy and Latin grammar — this 4-letter word appears often in formal texts.
- What the “M” of BMX stands for: It’s related to motorized cycling — 4 letters.
- Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica: Both cities are on the California coast, but one is south and slightly east — think compass abbreviations.
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Previous NYT Mini Crossword Answers
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