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Let’s go to the Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for February 1, 2026.
Mini of clues and answers
1 A hint: Place to shop
Answer: MARCH
5A clue: Beaten sticky rice sometimes filled with ice cream
Answer: MOCHI
6 A clue: ___ Chekhov, “Three Sisters” playwright
Answer: ANTON
7A clue: Like many dive bars and bird feeders
Answer: SEEDY
8A clue: Jekyll’s evil counterpart
Answer: HYDE
Mini down clue and answer
1D clue: What goes around the world, per “Cabaret”
Answer: MONEY
2D clue: Featured in a game
Answer: DONE
3D clue: __ Island (US state)
Answer: RHODE
4D clue: Itty-bitty
Answer: A LITTLE
5D clue: Squish a pulp, like a potato
Answer: MASH
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