NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Tuesday, February 17

Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and solutions.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The article provides the clues and answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle published on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The NYT Mini is a quick, daily crossword puzzle that is free to play on the New York Times website or app, though a subscription is required to access previous puzzles. The author shares the across and down clues, as well as the full answers, to help readers who may be stuck on certain clues.

Why it matters

The NYT Mini Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that provides a fun and quick distraction for many readers. By providing the clues and answers, the author is helping readers who may be struggling to complete the puzzle on their own, allowing them to enjoy the puzzle without getting stuck.

The details

The article covers the clues and answers for the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword. The across clues are: 1) Prefix meaning "eight" - OCTO, 5) Classic poem that begins "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness" - HOWL, 6) One of the Jenners - KYLIE, 7) As one word: A henchman / As two words: "Please proceed" - GOON, 8) Prickly seedcases - BURS. The down clues are: 1) "Stop, I'm blushing!" - OHYOU, 2) Indicator of difficulty in Connections - COLOR, 3) Identical siblings - TWINS, 4) Repeated cheer at a soccer stadium - OLE, 6) Soviet spy org. - KGB.

  • The NYT Mini Crossword is published daily.

The players

Paul Tassi

The author of the article, who provides the clues and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword.

New York Times

The publisher of the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, which is available for free on their website and app.

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What they’re saying

“I try to beat the standard weekday grid in less than a minute. But sometimes I can't quite figure out one or two clues and need to reveal the answer.”

— Paul Tassi, Author (Forbes)

The takeaway

The NYT Mini Crossword provides a quick and enjoyable daily puzzle for readers, and the author's sharing of the clues and answers can help those who get stuck complete the puzzle and continue to enjoy this daily distraction.