The NY Times Mini Crossword February 17, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Prefix meaning “eight” OCTO
- 5 Classic poem that begins “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness” HOWL
- 6 One of the Jenners KYLIE
- 7 As one word: A henchman / As two words: “Please proceed” GOON
- 8 Prickly seedcases BURS
Down
- 1 “Stop, I’m blushing!” OHYOU
- 2 Indicator of difficulty in Connections COLOR
- 3 Identical siblings TWINS
- 4 Repeated cheer at a soccer stadium OLE
- 6 Soviet spy org. KGB
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