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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 13, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Like flowers that never wilt
Answer: FAKE
5A clue: Italian city that’s hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Answer: MILAN
6A clue: “Huh, that’s strange …”
Answer: WEIRD
7A clue: Regions
Answer: AREAS
8A clue: Crossword clue, e.g.
Answer: HINT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Guy in a kitchen
Answer: FIERI
2D clue: Visitor from another world
Answer: ALIEN
3D clue: Gold measurement
Answer: KARAT
4D clue: “Don’t tell me how it ___!”
Answer: ENDS
5D clue: Kissing sound
Answer: MWAH
