Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 21 – CNET

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has a couple of TV-related clues. If you watch Severance and a certain NBC sketch comedy show, you’ll get at least two answers right. 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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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Elevator alternative
Answer: STEPS

6A clue: Evil corporation on Apple TV+’s “Severance”
Answer: LUMON

7A clue: Ring-shaped coral reef
Answer: ATOLL

8A clue: Aura of confidence
Answer: MOJO

9A clue: ___ Lanka
Answer: SRI

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Severely criticizes
Answer: SLAMS

2D clue: One-on-one academic coach
Answer: TUTOR

3D clue: A head of our time?
Answer: EMOJI

4D clue: Preppy shirt
Answer: POLO

5D clue: Show with a recently aired 50th anniversary special
Answer: SNL

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