'NYT Mini Crossword' Clues and Answers February 21, 2025: Have You Solved the Elevator Alternative?

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Stuck on today's "NYT Mini Crossword?" You've come to the right place. If you need a gentle push for your progress or you simply just want to see the complete set of solutions, we've got you covered.

The "NYT Mini Crossword" clues and answers for the Feb. 21 puzzle are finally here so let's get started.

'NYT Mini Crossword' Clues & Answers For February 21

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If you watch TV shows such as "Severance" or traditional NBC sketch comedy, you may find some of the crossword clues familiar. CNET says that here's an explanation of the current Mini Crossword solutions:

Across Clues & Answers

  • 1A: Alternative to the elevator → STEPS
  • 6A: Apple TV+'s Severance evil corporation → LUMON
  • 7A: Coral reef that is ring-shaped → ATOLL
  • 8A: Confidence aura → MOJO

9A: ___ Lanka → SRI

Down Clues & Answers

  • 1D: Criticizes severely → SLAMS
  • 2D: One-on-one academic coach → TUTOR
  • 3D: Ahead of our time? → EMOJI
  • 4D: Preppy shirt → POLO
  • 5D: Show with a recently aired 50th-anniversary special → SNL

More NYT Games & Daily Puzzle Solutions

The New York Times Games section offers an exciting variety of puzzles beyond the "Mini Crossword." If you're looking for help with other daily games, check out our Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition answers.

  • Wordle: Find today's solution and strategy advice.
  • Strands: Complete the word link puzzle with our daily clues.
  • Connections: Find the right word combinations and solutions.
  • Connections: Sports Edition: A challenge not to be missed for sports fans.

How to Play More Mini Crosswords

NYT Mini Crossword is a small puzzle ideal for a quick mental exercise. Although today's puzzle for the current day is available for free to all, a New York Times Games subscription is needed to view earlier puzzles in the archives.

Where to play:

  1. Go to the NYT Games page to get the latest puzzles.
  2. Play directly via the NYT Crossword app.
  3. Play other fun word games featured in the New York Times Games library.

If you enjoy crossword puzzles, following the "NYT Mini Crossword" solutions can hone your skills and enhance your vocabulary. Stay tuned to this page for regular updates on all your beloved New York Times puzzles.

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