Crossword clue, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

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Quick Answer

• Crossword clue: “Crossword clue, e.g.”

• Answer: HINT – 4 letters​

• Clue number and direction: 5 Across

The New York Times crossword clue “Crossword clue, e.g.” is answered with HINT in 4 letters. In the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini, HINT appears as 5-Across at the right end of the top row.

Why HINT Is the Right NYT Answer

A crossword clue is, by design, a hint that points you toward the answer, whether directly or through wordplay. The abbreviation “e.g.” (“for example”) in the clue signals that it’s asking for a general category that a crossword clue belongs to—HINT fits that definition perfectly.

Answer roundups for the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini clearly list HINT as the fill for 5-Across, confirming it as the intended solution.

What HINT Means

A HINT is a small piece of information that helps someone figure out an answer without giving it away directly. In puzzles, every clue is essentially a hint, guiding solvers toward the right word using definitions, puns, or wordplay.​

So the clue “Crossword clue, e.g.” is basically saying: “A crossword clue is an example of what?”—and the answer is HINT.​

Solving Tips for Similar NYT Clues

• When you see “__, e.g.” in a clue, think of categories: “Crossword clue, e.g.” → HINT; “Sonnet, e.g.” → POEM; “Saturn, e.g.” → PLANET.

• Short meta-style clues about the puzzle itself (like “This clue’s answer, e.g.”) often resolve to HINT, ENTRY, or WORD, depending on letter count.​

• For a 4-letter pattern H_NT that references help or guidance, HINT is the go-to fill.​

Crossword-Specific Help: Pattern, Length, and Crossings

In the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini, 5-Across is a 4-letter Across slot, which matches HINT exactly. In the completed grid, it appears as:

• HINT (H‑I‑N‑T)

Each letter is backed up by crossings from Down entries like FIERI, ALIEN, KARAT, ENDS, and MWAH, so the Downs confirm H‑I‑N‑T one square at a time. When all crossings look solid, HINT is clearly correct and not just a guess.

Other Clues That Often Use HINT

HINT is a very common crossword entry and can appear with clues such as:

• “Suggestion”

• “Bit of advice”

• “Clue”

• “Clue for the clueless”

Any short clue about subtle guidance, “little push,” or “small clue” that needs four letters may well be HINT if crossings fit.

Complete February 13, 2026 NYT Mini Answers Today (Across & Down)

Here are the main answers from the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini to help you complete the full grid.

Across

Down