Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 14 – CNET

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The NYT Mini Crossword had a couple of Valentine’s Day-themed clues for the holiday, but just a few. It’s not all lace and red hearts today. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: What each knuckle represents in a famous mnemonic device
Answer: MONTH

6A clue: Best Picture nominee starring Mikey Madison
Answer: ANORA

7A clue: Something set on a microwave
Answer: TIMER

8A clue: “Here’s to love!,” e.g.
Answer: TOAST

9A clue: Burnt ___ (barbecue tidbits)
Answer: ENDS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Not glossy, as a photo
Answer: MATTE

2D clue: Publication with the headline “History Sighs, Repeats Itself,” with “The”
Answer: ONION

3D clue: Wanderer
Answer: NOMAD

4D clue: Lock of hair
Answer: TRESS

5D clue: Comedian Kevin (with a name that’s fitting for Valentine’s Day)
Answer: HART

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