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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 10, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Gift wrapping flourish
Answer: BOW
4A clue: The “M” of D.M.V.
Answer: MOTOR
6A clue: What airlines often charge for selecting your seat
Answer: EXTRA
7A clue: Requiring constant emotional validation
Answer: NEEDY
8A clue: Workers doing rounds: Abbr.
Answer: DRS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Like some wine and Christmas presents
Answer: BOXED
2D clue: Missing animal in “Zootopia”
Answer: OTTER
3D clue: Crossplay plays
Answer: WORDS
4D clue: “Many ___” (50 Cent hit)
Answer: MEN
5D clue: Bit of sunshine
Answer: RAY