NYT Mini Crossword Answers for February 9, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Tracy Bennett.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A C___ · 5A C____ · 6A H____ · 7A E____ · 8A F___ · 1D C____ · 2D O____ · 3D R____ · 4D K___ · 5D C___
Across
1A: Stopper that may get popped
CORK · more answers for this clue
5A: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy"
CHLOE · more answers for this clue
6A: Like terrain that's good for sledding
HILLY · more answers for this clue
7A: Diabolical deeds
EVILS · more answers for this clue
8A: Lawyer's charges
FEES · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Green additive to cream cheese
CHIVE · more answers for this clue
2D: Basic jump in snowboarding
OLLIE · more answers for this clue
3D: Nose ___ (snowboarding moves)
ROLLS · more answers for this clue
4D: Piano's set of 88
KEYS · more answers for this clue
5D: Title for Carmy or Sydney on "The Bear"
CHEF · more answers for this clue
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CORK
CHLOE
HILLY
EVILS
FEES
FAQ
1-Across: Stopper that may get popped
CORK.
5-Across: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name aptly rhymes with "snowy"
CHLOE.
6-Across: Like terrain that's good for sledding
HILLY.
7-Across: Diabolical deeds
EVILS.
8-Across: Lawyer's charges
FEES.
1-Down: Green additive to cream cheese
CHIVE.
2-Down: Basic jump in snowboarding
OLLIE.
3-Down: Nose ___ (snowboarding moves)
ROLLS.
4-Down: Piano's set of 88
KEYS.
5-Down: Title for Carmy or Sydney on "The Bear"
CHEF.