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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 16, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: What some people solve the Mini for
Answer: SPEED
6A clue: Chat, informally
Answer: CONVO
7A clue: Fire truck attachments
Answer: HOSES
8A clue: What other people solve the Mini for
Answer: FUN
9A clue: "Are we there ___?"
Answer: YET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Academy or university: Abbr.
Answer: SCH
2D clue: Like a voluminous winter jacket
Answer: POOFY
3D clue: Come next
Answer: ENSUE
4D clue: ___ planner (occupation)
Answer: EVENT
5D clue: Number before tres
Answer: DOS
