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February 1, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 1, 2026

Three progressive hints per clue — spoiler-free if you stop early.

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1 Across: Sun-kissed shade
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Sun-kissed shade...
4 Across: Keyboard instrument in a cathedral
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter O.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Keyboard instrument in...
5 Across: Elevate, as stakes or children
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Elevate, as stakes...
6 Across: Brilliant distinction, or flair
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Brilliant distinction, or...
7 Across: Slippery swimmer
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Slippery swimmer...
1 Down: Iron or copper deposit
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter O.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Iron or copper...
2 Down: Follow the footsteps of, or a small amount
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Follow the footsteps...
3 Down: Nimble and quick on one's feet
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Nimble and quick...
4 Down: Relating to the nose
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter N.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Relating to the...
5 Down: What remains after deductions
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter N.
  • Third hint: It relates to: What remains after...

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