Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 18

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Today’s mini crosswords are fun and not very difficult. It helps if you know a certain Olympian. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.

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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.

Mini through clues and answers

1Hint: ___ Glenn, Olympic figure skater and three-time U.S. national champion
Answer: AMBER

6 Hint: Bucket-Sized Popcorn
Answer: BIG

7A Clue: The Lies and the Lies ___ They Tell” (book by Al Franken)
Answer: LIARS

8A Hint: Close-Up Map
Answer: INSET

9 Hint: Prepare a Home for a New Baby
Solution: NIDS

Mini-clues and answers

Clue 1D: Bold Statement in Poker
Solution: ALLIN

2D clue: only US state with a one-syllable name
Solution: HAND

3D clue: orchestral section with trumpets and horns
Solution: BRASS

Index 4D: “Large” or “Snowy” wader
Solution: EGRET

Clue 5D: Some score scribbles
Solution: REST