【Monica Swinn】

The Monica SwinnMini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, February 5, 2025:

Across

Facebook's parent company

• The answer is Meta.

Full-length skirts ... and a morning hour read backward

• The answer is Maxis.

Written with pen

• The answer is InInk.

N.B.A. team that nearly renamed itself the Swamp Dragons in the 1990s

• The answer is Nets.

"___ a Wonderful Life"

• The answer is Its.

Down

French modernist painter … and a morning hour read backward

• The answer is Manet.

What lighted signs mark in theaters

• The answer is Exits.

Altoids containers

• The answer is Tins.

Pose a question

• The answer is Ask.

Short skirt

• The answer is Mini.

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