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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 23, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Amorphous shape in a lava lamp
Answer: BLOB
5A clue: “Wonderful performance!”
Answer: BRAVO
6A clue: Social media currency
Answer: LIKES
7A clue: Cars that move around a miniature map
Answer: UBERS
8A clue: Partner of relaxation
Answer: REST
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Offer money corruptly
Answer: BRIBE
2D clue: Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world
Answer: LAKES
3D clue: In-your-face
Answer: OVERT
4D clue: Work overseer
Answer: BOSS
5D clue: Memory of a hectic day, perhaps
Answer: BLUR
