NYT Mini Crossword Answers for February 18, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Christina Iverson.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A A____ · 6A L____ · 7A L____ · 8A I____ · 9A N____ · 1D A____ · 2D M____ · 3D B____ · 4D E____ · 5D R____
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1A: ___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater who's a three-time U.S. national champion
AMBER · more answers for this clue
6A: Popcorn size that might come in a bucket
LARGE · more answers for this clue
7A: "Lies and the Lying ___ Who Tell Them" (Al Franken book)
LIARS · more answers for this clue
8A: Close-up map
INSET · more answers for this clue
9A: Prepares a home for a new baby
NESTS · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Bold poker declaration
ALLIN · more answers for this clue
2D: Only U.S. state with a one-syllable name
MAINE · more answers for this clue
3D: Orchestra section with trumpets and horns
BRASS · more answers for this clue
4D: "Great" or "Snowy" wading bird
EGRET · more answers for this clue
5D: Some sheet music squiggles
RESTS · more answers for this clue
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AMBER
LARGE
LIARS
INSET
NESTS
FAQ
1-Across: ___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater who's a three-time U.S. national champion
AMBER.
6-Across: Popcorn size that might come in a bucket
LARGE.
7-Across: "Lies and the Lying ___ Who Tell Them" (Al Franken book)
LIARS.
8-Across: Close-up map
INSET.
9-Across: Prepares a home for a new baby
NESTS.
1-Down: Bold poker declaration
ALLIN.
2-Down: Only U.S. state with a one-syllable name
MAINE.
3-Down: Orchestra section with trumpets and horns
BRASS.
4-Down: "Great" or "Snowy" wading bird
EGRET.
5-Down: Some sheet music squiggles
RESTS.