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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for February 9, 2026.
Mini of clues and answers
1A clue: Stopper that can be popped
Answer: CORK
5A clue: ___ Kim, Olympian whose name rhymes with “snowy”
Answer: CHLOE
6A hint: Like terrain that’s good for rafting
Answer: HILLY
7 A clue: Demonic works
Answer: WICKED
8A clue: Lawyer cases
Answer: PAY
Mini down clue and answer
1D clue: Green additive in cream cheese
Answer: CHIVE
2D clue: Basic jump in snowboarding
Answer: OLLIE
3D clue: Nose ___ (works in snowboarding)
Answer: ROLLS
4D clue: Piano set of 88
Answer: KEYS
5D clue: Title for Carmy or Sydney in “The Bear”
Answer: CHEF






