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February 14, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 14, 2026

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

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1 Across: Historical period
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Historical period...
4 Across: Banishment
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Banishment...
6 Across: Competitor going head-to-head
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Competitor going head-to-head...
7 Across: Wake-up call
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Wake-up call...
8 Across: Shady tree
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Shady tree...
1 Down: Cast out from one's homeland
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Cast out from...
2 Down: Arch-nemesis
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Arch-nemesis...
3 Down: Fire truck's sound
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Fire truck's sound...
4 Down: Historical period
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Historical period...
5 Down: Tall, shady tree
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Tall, shady tree...

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