NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 26, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026:

Across

Tesla or Toyota

• The answer is Car.

What the “M” of BMX stands for

• The answer is Moto.

Leafy lunch

• The answer is Salad.

Weighing device

• The answer is Scale.

“To be,” in Latin

• The answer is Esse.

Down

Pepsi and Coke

• The answer is Colas.

Dickens’s “___ of Two Cities”

• The answer is A Tale.

Took to another floor, as the [circled letters]

• The answer is Rode.

Apple computers

• The answer is Macs.

Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica

• The answer is Sse.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.