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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 8, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way
Answer: LEFT
5A clue: Statement that’s self-evidently true
Answer: AXIOM
7A clue: Wash vigorously
Answer: SCRUB
8A clue: Classic opera set in Rome
Answer: TOSCA
9A clue: To the ___ degree
Answer: NTH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example
Answer: LAST
2D clue: Former inmate, informally
Answer: EXCON
3D clue: Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer’s direction?
Answer: FIRST
4D clue: Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer’s direction?
Answer: TOUCH
6D clue: Deg. held by many a C.E.O.
Answer: MBA
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