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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 20, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Political party that competed with Democrats during the 1830s-’50s
Answer: WHIGS
6A clue: Four Seasons, e.g.
Answer: HOTEL
7A clue: Dinosaur in the Mario games
Answer: YOSHI
8A clue: Blizzard or hurricane
Answer: STORM
9A clue: We all look up to it
Answer: SKY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: “Oh yeah, ___ that?”
Answer: WHYS
2D clue: Says “who”?
Answer: HOOTS
3D clue: “No worries”
Answer: ITSOK
4D clue: Postmodern architect Frank
Answer: GEHRY
5D clue: Narrow
Answer: SLIM
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