Today's NYT Mini Crossword Solutions: Puzzle and Responses for Sundays, February 16th
Missed out on last Saturday's NYT Mini? Fret not, here's your saving grace:
Curious about what magnetoreception means for those migratory birds and fish? Or perhaps you're pondering what a basketball game with a spelled-out score is? Worry not, as I'm here to guide you through the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword.
The NYT Mini is a brisk and straightforward take on the newspaper's larger, long-running crossword. Typically, it boasts between 3-5 clues in each direction over a 5x5 grid, but the puzzles can expand, especially on Saturdays.
Accessing the NYT Mini is a breeze. Play it for free on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, an NYT Games subscription is required to enjoy the archives.
Now, brace yourself for the answers to the NYT Mini Crossword for February 16, (spoilers ahead, of course):
NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers
NYT Mini Across Answers

- What encircles your wrist with two hands? - WATCH
- Imitates a sneeze - ACHOO
- Decision-maker for elevators - FLOOR
- Island nation alongside the Caicos - TURKS
- Sensory ability in many migratory birds and fish - SENSE
NYT Mini Down Answers
- Rises, as an unsettling smell - WAFTS
- Difficulty comprehending - I'VE NO CLUE
- Protect the rose bush - THORN
- Crowded in the kitchen - COOKS
- Basketball game with a spelled-out score - HORSE
I managed to complete the puzzle in just 0:29 minutes. A commendable time, wouldn't you agree? I had some hesitations with the WATCH answer but the rest of the Across answers came flowing like a well-oiled machine. Once the initial Down answers were in place, SENSE had a sudden 'a-ha' moment.
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