NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 2, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026:

Across

Rock band with albums like “High Voltage” and “Flick of the Switch”

The answer is AC DC.

Stuck doing the same old, same old

The answer is In a rut.

Burning up

The answer is On fire.

-tion, for one

The answer is Suffix.

Jared of 2025’s “Tron: Ares”

The answer is Leto.

Down

Declare void, as a marriage

The answer is Annul.

___ macchiato (espresso drink)

The answer is Caffe.

Begin to veer off the road, say

The answer is Drift.

Odd little trinket

The answer is Curio.

What Apple smartphones run on

The answer is iOS.

___-Mex cuisine

The answer is Tex.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.

​Mashable