NYT Mini Crossword Answers for February 28, 2016
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A Y___ · 5A I___ · 6A N____ · 8A M___ · 9A A___ · 1D Y__ · 2D A____ · 3D N____ · 4D G____ · 7D K__
Across
1A: Philosophical opposite of 1-Down
YANG ·
5A: Modern-day Persia
IRAN · more answers for this clue
6A: 2016 Australian Open champ Djokovic
NOVAK · more answers for this clue
8A: Colt's mother
MARE · more answers for this clue
9A: Friend in war
ALLY · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Philosophical opposite of 1-Across
YIN ·
2D: Enticing smell
AROMA · more answers for this clue
3D: The "N" of U.S.N.A.
NAVAL · more answers for this clue
4D: Twist out of shape
GNARL · more answers for this clue
7D: Annoying item to lock in a car
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YANG
IRAN
NOVAK
MARE
ALLY
FAQ
1-Across: Philosophical opposite of 1-Down
YANG.
5-Across: Modern-day Persia
IRAN.
6-Across: 2016 Australian Open champ Djokovic
NOVAK.
8-Across: Colt's mother
MARE.
9-Across: Friend in war
ALLY.
1-Down: Philosophical opposite of 1-Across
YIN.
2-Down: Enticing smell
AROMA.
3-Down: The "N" of U.S.N.A.
NAVAL.
4-Down: Twist out of shape
GNARL.
7-Down: Annoying item to lock in a car
KEY.