The NYT Mini Crossword is a fun, fast puzzle that challenges your vocabulary every day. If you’re stuck on today’s clues, you’re in the right place — here are all the hints and answers for February 27, 2026.
What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?
The Mini is a compact version of the New York Times daily crossword. It features just a handful of clues and is popular as a quick brain workout or speed challenge.
If you enjoy daily word puzzles, you might also want to check out our guide to the February 24, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers.
NYT Mini Crossword Answers for February 27, 2026
Below are all the clues along with their answers for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues and Answers
- Lacking locks — BALD
- One of the Great Lakes — ERIE
- Movie with the fake newspaper headline “Wonder Elephant Soars to Fame!” — DUMBO
- Live tweeter? — BIRD
- The slightest bit — A TAD
Down Clues and Answers
- Hard thing to leave on a cold day — BED
- Caribbean island northwest of Curaçao — ARUBA
- The sky, in a saying — LIMIT
- Actress Messing — DEBRA
- Like this clue number — ODD
Hints if You Don’t Want the Answers
Not ready to see all the answers? Here are some gentle nudges:
- The Across clue about a Great Lake refers to a word that also means “strange” or “unsettling.”
- The Down clue about a Caribbean island is a popular vacation destination known for its white sand beaches.
- The movie clue features a classic Disney animated film about a flying elephant.
For more daily puzzle help, see our recent February 23, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers.
About Today’s Puzzle
Today’s Mini mixes pop culture, geography, and wordplay. Clues like “Live tweeter?” (BIRD) and “Like this clue number” (ODD) are clever examples of the creative misdirection the NYT Mini is known for.
If you enjoy other NYT puzzle games, check out our February 26, 2026 NYT Connections 991 hints and answers as well.