Spoilers ahead. The answer key below is for the NYT Mini published Friday, February 13, 2026. The original title leaves out the year, so check the date before using these answers for a different February 13 puzzle. Forbes’ dated guide reports the clues and answers listed here.
Across answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1A. Like flowers that never wilt | FAKE |
| 5A. Italian city hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics | MILAN |
| 6A. “Huh, that’s strange …” | WEIRD |
| 7A. Regions | AREAS |
| 8A. Crossword clue, e.g. | HINT |
Down answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1D. Guy in a kitchen | FIERI |
| 2D. Visitor from another world | ALIEN |
| 3D. Gold measurement | KARAT |
| 4D. “Don’t tell me how it ___!” | ENDS |
| 5D. Kissing sound | MWAH |
Where to play the Mini and find past puzzles
The New York Times Help Center says the Mini is available in the NYT Games app, on the web at nytimes.com/crosswords, and in the News app. Games and eligible All Access subscribers can solve past Minis in the archive. The Help Center says each daily Mini is available the evening before its publish date: 10 p.m. EST the prior day for weekday and Saturday puzzles, and 6 p.m. EST on Saturday for Sunday puzzles. See the NYT Help Center’s Mini Crossword details for access information.
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