The NYT Mini Crossword is a popular, quick-to-complete word game to test yourself daily, but some of the puzzles can be difficult to complete.
If you’ve found yourself stuck on today’s NYT Mini, Insider Gaming has some helpful hints and all the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword on February 18, 2026.
IMPORTANT: The following information includes spoilers on today’s edition of the NYT Mini Crossword. If you don’t want the answer given to you, stop scrolling.
How to Play NYT Mini Crossword
The NYT Mini Crossword is available to play on the New York Times Games app or website, but, as of September 2025, a New York Times Game subscription is required.
The NYT Games Subscription is priced at $6.95 per month, but there are introductory offers available for other NYT subscriptions that include games access, which might be worth considering.
Without a Games subscription, access to the NYT Mini Crossword is blocked.
NYT Mini Crossword Clues (Feb. 18)
All the clues provided by the NYT for the Mini Crossword on February 18 are shown below.
Across
1 – ___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater who’s a three-time US National Champion.
6 – Popcorn size that might come in a bucket.
7 – “Lies and the Lying ___ Who Tell Them” (Al Franken book).
8 – Close-up map.
9 – Prepares a home for a new baby.
Down
1 – Bold poker declaration.
2 – Only US state with a one-syllable name.
3 – Orchestra section with trumpets and horns.
4. “Great” or “Snowy” wading bird.
5 – Some sheet music squiggles.
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Additional Clues For NYT Mini
If you still can’t work out some of the answers, here are some additional clues to help complete the NYT Mini on February 18.
Across
1 – Fossilized tree resin.
6 – Shirt size one above medium
7 -Pretty Little ___, popular Netflix show.
8 – Where birds rest.
9 – A smaller element set within a larger one.
Down
1 – Major AEW PPV Show.
2 – State home to the Nor’easters.
3 – Colored alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc.
4 – Similar to herons.
5 – Periods of silence or pause in music.
All NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Feb. 18)
If you want to check your answers before submitting, or are still unable to crack the code and have given up, here are all of the answers for the February 18 NYT Mini Crossword.
Across
1 – AMBER
6 – LARGE
7 – LIARS
8 – INSET
9 – NESTS
Down
1 – ALLIN
2 – MAINE
3 – BRASS
4 – EGRET
5 – RESTS
When is The Next Game?
The NYT Mini Crossword refreshes daily at 10 PM ET on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 6 PM ET on Sundays.
As such, the next NYT Mini Crossword will be available at 7 PM PT/9 PM CT/10 PM ET/3 AM GMT/2 PM AET.
What is The NYT Mini Crossword?
The NYT Mini Crossword was introduced in 2014 as a shorter and quicker-to-complete game to accompany the main New York Times Crossword, which was initially released in 1942.
Until September 2025, the NYT Mini Crossword was free, but it has now been consolidated into a monthly NYT Games Subscription alongside several other popular games.
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For more word game guides, check out the hints and answers for today’s Contexto, and check out the answers for today’s NYT Connections.
