Are you like me, where the day isn’t complete without conquering the free word games from the New York Times? From the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands, to the NYT’s Mini Crossword, it’s a ritual that many of us can’t resist. The Mini Crossword, while not as extensive as “The Crossword” for paid subscribers, has garnered quite the fan base. Unlike other games that reset at midnight, The Mini resets at 10 p.m.
For those tackling today’s Mini Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026, and finding themselves in need of a little assistance, look no further. Below are the clues and solutions separated into hints for “Across” and “Down” words, ensuring spoilers can be avoided if desired.
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026:
NYT Mini Across Hints:
1 Across: BT(W) — HINT: Starts with the letter “W”
4 Across: TL(C) — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
5 Across: NP(R) — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
6 Across: L(A)N — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
7 Across: T(G)IF — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
NYT Mini Down Hints:
1 Down: Walked through water — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”
2 Down: Opera solo — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
3 Down: Lead-in to “man,” for a naval title — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”
4 Down: Pulitzer-winning writer Robert, famous for his four-book series on Lyndon Johnson — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
5 Down: Cleaning cloth — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”
This is your guide to mastering today’s Mini Crossword without giving away the answers outright. Enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of cracking each clue.
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