NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 February 11, 2026 - Hints & Answers
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Puzzle
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Grid Size | 5 x 5 squares |
| Total Clues | 20 clues |
| Across Clues | 10 clues |
| Down Clues | 10 clues |
| Average Solve Time | Under 1 minute |
Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout
This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.
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How to Solve This Puzzle Fast
- Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
- Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
- Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
- If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
- Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT
Quick Facts About This Puzzle
- Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
- Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
- Best time to play: During a coffee break
- Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy
Across Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 7. Something you might leave at the front door when entering a house |
| 2 Across | 53. Trap |
| 3 Across | 41. How a German count might get started |
| 4 Across | 37. Smile broadly |
| 5 Across | 51. One-named singer with the 2017 platinum album "Melodrama" |
| 6 Across | 48. Spews out |
| 7 Across | 36. "Then, window, let day in, and let ___ out": Juliet |
| 8 Across | 40. "Priscilla" director Coppola |
| 9 Across | 26. "We don't discriminate in this workplace," in job ads |
| 10 Across | 44. Complete collection |
Hints and Answers for Across Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:
- October 17 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 13 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- NYT Down Crossword December 22 2025
1 Across: "7. Something you might leave at the front door when entering a house"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S__E
Answer: Click to reveal
SHOE
2 Across: "53. Trap"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E_____E
Answer: Click to reveal
ENSNARE
3 Across: "41. How a German count might get started"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer: Click to reveal
EINS
4 Across: "37. Smile broadly"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: B__M
Answer: Click to reveal
BEAM
5 Across: "51. One-named singer with the 2017 platinum album "Melodrama""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L___E
Answer: Click to reveal
LORDE
6 Across: "48. Spews out"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 6 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E____S
Answer: Click to reveal
EJECTS
7 Across: "36. "Then, window, let day in, and let ___ out": Juliet"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L__E
Answer: Click to reveal
LIFE
8 Across: "40. "Priscilla" director Coppola"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: S___A
Answer: Click to reveal
SOFIA
9 Across: "26. "We don't discriminate in this workplace," in job ads"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
EEO
10 Across: "44. Complete collection"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Another word like this: specify
Answer: Click to reveal
SET
Down Clues - 10 Total
These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 27. Inducing goose bumps |
| 2 Down | 46. Seeming eternities |
| 3 Down | 12. Cost required to stow furniture, say |
| 4 Down | 43. Finishes with flair |
| 5 Down | 52. Black-and-white mouthful |
| 6 Down | 61. Enrollment center? |
| 7 Down | 25. It's for "cookie," to Cookie Monster |
| 8 Down | 8. Not share, as the covers |
| 9 Down | 14. Come clean, with "up" |
| 10 Down | 7. Part of GPS: Abbr. |
Hints and Answers for Down Clues
Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:
- April 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 13 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 02 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
1 Down: "27. Inducing goose bumps"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 5 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E___E
Answer: Click to reveal
EERIE
2 Down: "46. Seeming eternities"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E__S
Answer: Click to reveal
EONS
3 Down: "12. Cost required to stow furniture, say"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 10 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S________E
Answer: Click to reveal
STORAGEFEE
4 Down: "43. Finishes with flair"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 7 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: C_____F
Answer: Click to reveal
CAPSOFF
5 Down: "52. Black-and-white mouthful"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
Answer: Click to reveal
OREO
6 Down: "61. Enrollment center?"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Another word like this: EL
Answer: Click to reveal
ELS
7 Down: "25. It's for "cookie," to Cookie Monster"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- This is a short form or acronym
Answer: Click to reveal
CEE
8 Down: "8. Not share, as the covers"
Helpful hints:
- This word has 3 letters
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'G'
- Another word like this: hogget
Answer: Click to reveal
HOG
9 Down: "14. Come clean, with "up""
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: F__S
Answer: Click to reveal
FESS
10 Down: "7. Part of GPS: Abbr."
Helpful hints:
- This word has 4 letters
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: S__T
Answer: Click to reveal
SYST
How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster
Here are the best tips from expert solvers:
Step-by-Step Strategy
- Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
- Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
- Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
- Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
- Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.
Letter Tips That Really Help
- The letter E is the most common in English
- Words ending in S are often plurals
- If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
- Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated
Time Goals to Aim For
| Your Time | Skill Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 seconds | Expert | You know the puzzle patterns very well! |
| 30-60 seconds | Advanced | Great job! You solve quickly. |
| 1-2 minutes | Good | You're doing well. Keep practicing! |
| Over 2 minutes | Learning | You'll get faster with practice. |
Puzzle Numbers and Facts
| Total Clues: | 20 clues to solve |
| Grid Size: | 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down |
| Total Squares: | 25 squares to fill |
| Average Time: | Most people solve in 52 seconds |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
Common Questions About Trivia Week 2
When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?
The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.
How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?
Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!
Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?
No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.
What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?
Good Trivia Week 2 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!
Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?
Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.
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