The NY Times Mini Crossword February 22, 2026 puzzle by Ian Livengood is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Soybeans or rice CROP
- 5 Bit of gossip RUMOR
- 7 South American flatbread made of ground maize AREPA
- 8 ___ 8 Ball MAGIC
- 9 Something a pirate might make you walk PLANK
Down
- 1 Sudden muscle tightness CRAMP
- 2 Like the areas beyond suburbia RURAL
- 3 Luxury Swiss watch brand OMEGA
- 4 Stop by unannounced POPIN
- 6 Billiards triangle RACK
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