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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword expects solvers to have a little bit of knowledge about many things, from Carpool Karaoke to Buddhist art to Yellowstone mammals. And today’s specialty seems to be gardening, so those of you with green thumbs, this is your puzzle. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 19, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: PlantNet or iNaturalist, e.g.
Answer: APP
4A clue: British singer whose “Carpool Karaoke” video has over 250 million views on YouTube
Answer: ADELE
6A clue: Floral symbol in Buddhist art
Answer: LOTUS
7A clue: Parcel of land
Answer: TRACT
8A clue: Antlered grazer in Yellowstone
Answer: ELK
Mini down clues and answers
1D Love to pieces
Answer: ADORE
2D clue: Part of a flower
Answer: PETAL
3D clue: Remove, as a 2-Down
Answer: PLUCK
4D clue: Ctrl-___-Delete
Answer: ALT
5D clue: Jokey suffix with “best”
Answer: EST
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