NYT Mini Crossword Answers for February 18, 2026

The daily puzzle continues to grow in popularity alongside other New York Times Games offerings.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 18, 2026, featured clues ranging from Olympic figure skating to poker declarations. The smaller version of the traditional NYT Crossword is available to subscribers with access to Games—All Access, Home Delivery, or Games subscriptions.

Why it matters

The Mini Crossword, introduced in 2014, has become a popular daily puzzle alongside other NYT Games like Spelling Bee, Wordle, and more. The continued growth of the Mini Crossword and NYT's overall games portfolio demonstrates the enduring appeal of word games and puzzles.

The details

The February 18, 2026 Mini Crossword included clues for '___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater who's a three-time U.S. National champion' (AMBER), 'Popcorn size that might reach in a bucket' (LARGE), 'Bold poker declaration' (ALL IN), and more. The Mini Crossword is available to subscribers the evening before its publish date, with weekday and Saturday puzzles at 10 p.m. EST and Sunday puzzles at 6 p.m. EST on Saturday.

  • The Mini Crossword is available to subscribers the evening before its publish date.
  • Weekday and Saturday Mini Crossword puzzles are published at 10 p.m. EST.
  • Sunday Mini Crossword puzzles are published at 6 p.m. EST on Saturday.

The players

New York Times

The publisher of the Mini Crossword and other popular word games and puzzles.

Games—All Access, Home Delivery, or Games subscriptions

The subscription options that provide access to the Mini Crossword and other New York Times Games.

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The takeaway

The continued growth and popularity of the New York Times Mini Crossword, alongside other NYT Games offerings, demonstrates the enduring appeal of word games and puzzles for subscribers. The Mini Crossword's availability to subscribers the evening before publication and its integration with the broader NYT Games portfolio have contributed to its success.