The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 21st has been solved. This article provides all the answers to today’s puzzle, including both across and down clues.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: “Jersey Shore” channel – MTV
- 4A: “___ Knows” (rhyming ad slogan) – LOWES
- 6A: Second-best-selling female musician of all time, behind Taylor Swift – MADONNA
- 8A: Whiskey grain – RYE
- 9A: Dreaded workday: Abbr. – MON
- 10A: Backfiring blunder, in modern lingo – SELFOWN
- 12A: Lengthy sheet for a complicated board game, perhaps – RULES
- 13A: Subtle “Yes” – NOD
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: In which high schoolers might role-play as ambassadors – MODELUN
- 2D: This clue number – TWO
- 3D: Paid via app, perhaps – VENMOED
- 4D: Coat of paint – LAYER
- 5D: Falls in winter, say – SNOWS
- 6D: Married title – MRS
- 7D: ___ Arbor, Mich. – ANN
This quick reference ensures solvers can finish the Mini Crossword without frustration. The puzzle’s Saturday edition, known for its increased difficulty, has been fully addressed.


























