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Daily Mini — Sunday, February 8, 2026

Daily Mini - Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Across

1.Half a dozen
4.Girlboss's dream career, in brief
5.Roman variety store? (and a hint to 10 other puzzle answers)
7.Soccer org. for Chelsea and Manchester United
8.One way to say "this."

Down

1.They connect Lakes Superior and Huron
2.Roadside bomb, e.g.
3.Tic-tac-toe line
5.Otra __ (again: Sp.)
6.Type of software interface

Solving Tools

About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Sunday, February 8, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Sunday, February 8, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes

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