Daily Crossword Solutions from New York Times Mini for Valentine's Day, February 14th
Wake up, puzzle enthusiasts! If you missed out on last Thursday's NYT Mini Crossword, fret not! Here's your chance to solve it and prove your solving prowess.
Valentine's Day has brought us a gentle nudge from the weather gods in the form of a delightful winter storm. Let this storm serve as a reminder to enjoy your puzzling, whether it's with a loved one or all by your lonesome. This marked my final day as your Mini Crossword host, but fear not, I'll be back in a few weeks!
So, without further ado, let's get down to business!
The NYT Mini is the perfect companion to its larger, more formidable sibling. It's bite-sized, quicker, and best of all – it's absolutely free! You can play it on the web or the app, but the app is a must-have if you want to dive into the archives.
Spoiler alert!
ACROSS
- The knuckle-based mnemonic device's representation - MONTH
- Oscar-nominated film starring Mikey Madison - ANORA
- The microwave's set device - TIMER
- "Cheers to love!" (and such) - TOAST
- Charred barbecue tidbits - ENDS
DOWN
- Photographs devoid of sheen - MATTE
- Publication with a headline lamenting history’s repetition - ONION
- Wanderlust embracer - NOMAD
- Hair lock - TRESS
- Comedian known for a Valentine's Day moniker - HART

This week's Mini proved a challenge, as the first two Across clues left me scratching my head. But fear not, dear reader, I managed to find my way with the help of the other clues. It took me 1 minute and 26 seconds to complete.
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The solutions for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle from February 14, 2025, are as follows:
Across Answers:1. What each knuckle represents in a famous mnemonic device - MONTH2. Best Picture nominee starring Mikey Madison - ANORA3. Something set on a microwave - TIMER4. “Here’s to love,” e.g. - TOAST5. Burnt (barbecue tidbits) - ENDS
Down Answers:1. Not glossy, as a photo - MATTE2. Publication with the headline "History Sighs, Repeats Itself," with "The" - ONION3. Wanderer - NOMAD4. Lock of hair - TRESS5. Comedian Kevin (with a name that’s fitting for Valentine’s Day) - HART[1][3][5].
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