If you love quick puzzles, today’s NYT Mini Crossword is a perfect brain teaser. The Mini is a short version of the New York Times crossword, designed to be fast, fun, and slightly tricky. Below are simple hints and the correct answers for the February 10, 2026 puzzle.
Across Answers
- Gift wrapping flourish → Bow
- The “M” of D.M.V. → Motor
- Airlines often charge this for seat selection → Extra
- Needing constant emotional validation → Needy
- Workers doing rounds (abbr.) → Drs
Down Answers
- Like some wine and Christmas presents → Boxed
- Missing animal in “Zootopia” → Otter
- Crossplay plays → Words
- “Many ___” (50 Cent hit) → Men
- Bit of sunshine → Ray