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February 2, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 2, 2026

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

Want the puzzle first? Open the February 2, 2026 puzzle.

1 Across: Obtain, as in "___ out of here!"
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter G.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Obtain, as in...
4 Across: Clock waker-upper
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Clock waker-upper...
6 Across: Proportion, as in a gear ___
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Proportion, as in...
7 Across: Move stealthily, like ivy up a wall
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter C.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Move stealthily, like...
8 Across: Finish line
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Finish line...
1 Down: Noah's vessel shape
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Noah's vessel shape...
2 Down: Reflected light or an icy stare
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter G.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Reflected light or...
3 Down: Consumed, past tense
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Consumed, past tense...
4 Down: Put to the test in court
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Put to the...
5 Down: Floor-cleaning tool
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Floor-cleaning tool...

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