Quick Answer
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Crossword clue: “Guy in a kitchen”
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Answer: FIERI – 5 letters
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Clue number and direction: 1 Down
The New York Times crossword clue “Guy in a kitchen” is answered with FIERI in 5 letters, referring to TV chef Guy Fieri.
Why FIERI Is the Right NYT Answer
The clue is a playful bit of wordplay: “Guy in a kitchen” points not to any man cooking, but to Guy Fieri, the well-known Food Network chef. His last name, FIERI, is exactly 5 letters, matching the grid length.
Because the G in “Guy” is capitalized and the clue references a kitchen context, solvers are nudged toward a proper name tied to cooking—FIERI is the most natural and famous fit.
What FIERI Means
FIERI is the surname of Guy Fieri, an American restaurateur and TV personality known for shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” In this clue, the puzzle uses his last name as the entry.
So when you read “Guy in a kitchen,” think “celebrity chef Guy,” then drop “Guy” and enter his surname: FIERI.
Solving Tips for Similar NYT Clues
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Capital letters often signal proper nouns: “Guy in a kitchen” (capital G) points to a person named Guy, not just any guy.
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When a clue feels like a pun, consider famous people whose first or last name appears in the clue text (e.g., “Guy,” “Oprah,” “Adele”).
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For a 5-letter pattern like F_E_I with a cooking/TV angle, FIERI should be your first guess.
Crossword-Specific Help: Pattern & Crossings
In the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini, 1-Down has 5 squares, which matches FIERI perfectly. The filled pattern is:
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FIERI(F‑I‑E‑R‑I)
Each letter crosses cleanly with Across entries like FAKE, MILAN, WEIRD, AREAS, and HINT, so once those Across answers are in, FIERI becomes obvious from the crossings.
Other Ways FIERI Might Be Clued
FIERI shows up in crosswords with clue styles such as:
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“Guy of Food Network fame”
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“Guy of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’”
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“Celebrity chef Guy”
Any cooking- or TV-related “Guy” clue asking for 5 letters is almost certainly aiming for FIERI.
Complete February 13, 2026 NYT Mini Answers Today (Across & Down)
Here are the key answers from the February 13, 2026 NYT Mini to help you complete the full grid.
Across
| Clue | Answer | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| Like flowers that never wilt | FAKE | 4 |
| Italian city that’s hosting part of the 2026 Winter Olympics | MILAN | 5 |
| “Huh, that’s strange …” | WEIRD | 5 |
| Regions | AREAS | 5 |
| Crossword clue, e.g. | HINT | 4 |
Down
| Clue | Answer | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| Guy in a kitchen | FIERI | 5 |
| Visitor from another world | ALIEN | 5 |
| Gold measurement | KARAT | 5 |
| “Don’t tell me how it ___!” | ENDS | 4 |
| Kissing sound | MWAH | 4 |
