Spoilers: Here are all the Across and Down answers for the Friday, February 14, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword.
February 14, 2025 NYT Mini answers
| Direction | Number | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across | 1 | What each knuckle represents in a famous mnemonic device | MONTH |
| Across | 6 | Best Picture nominee starring Mikey Madison | ANORA |
| Across | 7 | Something set on a microwave | TIMER |
| Across | 8 | “Here’s to love!,” e.g. | TOAST |
| Across | 9 | Burnt ___ (barbecue tidbits) | ENDS |
| Down | 1 | Not glossy, as a photo | MATTE |
| Down | 2 | Publication with the headline “History Sighs, Repeats Itself,” with “The” | ONION |
| Down | 3 | Wanderer | NOMAD |
| Down | 4 | Lock of hair | TRESS |
| Down | 5 | Comedian Kevin (with a name that’s fitting for Valentine’s Day) | HART |
The Across and Down entries are reported consistently by Try Hard Guides and Parade. The 5-Down clue supplies the Valentine’s Day connection: comedian Kevin Hart.
Why 1-Across is MONTH
The familiar knuckle mnemonic helps people remember which months have 31 days. Each knuckle represents a month, so the clue’s answer is MONTH.
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