**NYT’s Mini Crossword Solutions for February 16, 2025**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a smaller variant of *The New York Times*’ famous daily crossword. In contrast to the full-sized puzzle, which requires significant time and extensive expertise, The Mini provides a brief, enjoyable challenge.

With only a handful of clues to work through, numerous players approach The Mini as a race against the clock. Yet, facing a challenging clue can be disheartening! If you find yourself puzzled—similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-14-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-14-2025)—we’re available to assist.

### **The Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions for Sunday, February 16, 2025**

#### **Across**
– **What encircles your wrist with two hands?** → **Watch**
– **Sound made when sneezing** → **Achoo**
– **Choice in an elevator** → **Floor**
– **___ and Caicos** → **Turks**
– **Sense used for magnetoreception by many migratory birds and fish** → **Sense**

#### **Down**
– **Drifts, as a fragrance** → **Wafts**
– **”I don’t have ___” (“Beats me”)** → **A clue**
– **Protector of a rosebush** → **Thorn**
– **Excess might be found in the kitchen** → **Cooks**
– **Basketball contest with a spelled-out score** → **Horse**

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### **More Puzzle Entertainment**
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#### **[Are you also playing NYT Strands?](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-february-16-2025)**
Discover hints and solutions for today’s Strands puzzle.

#### **[Missed yesterday’s Mini?](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-february-15-2025)**
Find the answer to the February 15, 2025, Mini Crossword.