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February 12, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 12, 2026

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

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1 Across: Pick up the ___ (pay the bill)
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Pick up the...
4 Across: Last, as in a Jeopardy! round
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter F.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Last, as in...
6 Across: Get up from bed
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Get up from...
7 Across: Send payment
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Send payment...
8 Across: Animal's hideout
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter D.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Animal's hideout...
1 Down: Worn out, like a parent at bedtime
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Worn out, like...
2 Down: Japanese animation style
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Japanese animation style...
3 Down: Sink, or a river area
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter B.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Sink, or a...
4 Down: Not close
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter F.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Not close...
5 Down: Permit
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter L.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Permit...

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