The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 14th is solved. If you’re seeking immediate answers to today’s puzzle, or a quick reference for other NYT games like Wordle, Strands, or Connections, this article provides a full list of clues and solutions.
This is a Saturday Mini, meaning it’s slightly longer than weekday versions, testing your vocabulary and logic in a concise format. For daily assistance, further solving tips are available separately.
Across Clues & Answers
Here’s a breakdown of the horizontal answers:
1A: Org. with a Slam Dunk Contest – NBA
4A: Menacing creature in “The Lord of the Rings” – ORC
7A: Spherical shape – ORB
8A: Greek “r” – RHO
9A: Symbol on Hawaii’s license plate – RAINBOW
11A: Magazine with show listings – TVGUIDE
12A: Showed support to, as a text message – HEARTED
13A: Moves up the rankings – RISES
14A: Kind of lighting whose first letter stands for “light” – LED
Down Clues & Answers
Now, for the vertical solutions:
1D: The Australian continent moves subtly this direction each year (about 3 inches) – NORTH
2D: More courageous – BRAVER
3D: Virginia governor Spanberger – ABIGAIL
4D: Went around the world? – ORBITED
5D: Colossus of ___, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – RHODES
6D: Intimidated – COWED
The NYT Mini Crossword remains a popular daily challenge for word puzzle enthusiasts. This guide offers a straightforward way to confirm your answers or quickly find solutions if you’re stuck.
