NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 3, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026:

Across

"That's incredible!"

• The answer is Wow.

Makes a mistake

• The answer is Errs.

"Piece of cake" or "spill the beans"

• The answer is Idiom.

Cool in a throwback kind of way

• The answer is Retro.

See 1-Down

• The answer is Dream.

Down

With 9-Across, something you might wake up from and go "Huh?!"

• The answer is Weird.

What's spoken into a fast-food intercom

• The answer is Order.

Pen

• The answer is Write.

OpenAI product that creates video clips based on prompts

• The answer is Sora.

1-Across, flipped upside down

• The answer is Mom.

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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.