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The NYT mini crossword puzzle completed by February 22, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1Hint: Soy or rice
Solution: CROP
5 Hint: A Little Gossip
Answer: RUMOR
7Hint: South American flatbread made from ground corn
Answer: AREPA
8A clue: ___ 8 Ball
Solution: MAGIC
9 A Hint: Something A Hacker Could Trick You Into
Solution: BOARD
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Sudden muscle contraction
Solution: CRAMPS
2D index: like areas beyond the suburbs
Solution: RURAL
3D Index: luxury Swiss watch brand
Answer: OMEGA
4D Hint: Drop by Unannounced
Solution: POPIN
Clue 6D: Billiard triangle
Solution: RACK
