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February 4, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 4, 2026

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

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1 Across: Wicked or naughty
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter B.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Wicked or naughty...
4 Across: Cash, bread, moolah
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Cash, bread, moolah...
6 Across: Bald bird on the Great Seal
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Bald bird on...
7 Across: Candy or a special delight
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Candy or a...
8 Across: Parched or arid
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter D.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Parched or arid...
1 Down: Encountered, as a friend
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Encountered, as a...
2 Down: Get on a plane or train
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter B.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Get on a...
3 Down: Fury or wrath
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Fury or wrath...
4 Down: Postponement or hold-up
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter D.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Postponement or hold-up...
5 Down: Still, up to now
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter Y.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Still, up to...

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